NUCLEAR METROLOGY - 2022/3
Module code: PHYM058
Module Overview
The course provides an introduction to nuclear metrology. The module is provided in collaboration with the Nuclear Metrology Group at NPL and includes a full, one day laboratory session, on site at NPL.
Module provider
Mathematics & Physics
Module Leader
REGAN Patrick (Maths & Phys)
Number of Credits: 15
ECTS Credits: 7.5
Framework: FHEQ Level 7
Module cap (Maximum number of students): N/A
Overall student workload
Independent Learning Hours: 75
Lecture Hours: 32
Tutorial Hours: 3
Guided Learning: 10
Captured Content: 30
Module Availability
Semester 2
Prerequisites / Co-requisites
None
Module content
Lecturer
Title
Lecture Hours
Prof P Regan
Introduction to radiation metrology
Calibration standards
Uncertainties
Quality assurance
6
Dr. P Ivanov
Dr. Ben Russell
Dr H Mohamud
Radiochemistry
9
A Pearce
Dr R Shearman
Primary standards
Reference materials
6
Dr G Lorusso
S Collins
Nuclear data. Why is important? How to measure? Where to get data from?
Nuclear forensics
3
At NPL/subject to H&S arrangements
Dr. Peter Ivanov
Dr. Ben Russell
Mr. Andrew Pearce
Labs:
Radiochemical separation (3h)
Liquid scintillation counter (3h)
Source preparation (3h)
6
Assessment pattern
Assessment type | Unit of assessment | Weighting |
---|---|---|
Online Scheduled Summative Class Test | CLASS TEST 1 Hour | 50 |
Coursework | ESSAY | 50 |
Alternative Assessment
N/A
Assessment Strategy
The assessment strategy is designed to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate both knowledge across the whole breadth of the module and a deeper cognitive/analytical ability alongside deeper knowledge in specified areas.
Thus, the summative assessment for this module consists of:
Class Test (1 hour): 10 multiple choice questions (five possible answers which one is correct) to allow a test of knowledge and understanding of a broad range of topics covered in the module.
Essay (2000 words): Essay questions aimed at assessing the knowledge of specific chosen topics and depth of understanding expected at this level on nuclear metrology.
Formative assessment and feedback
- Formative verbal feedback is given in lectures and during laboratory works.
Online immediate feedback is given on the end of module, Multiple Choice Test, via Surreylearn, in advance of the coursework (essay).
Module aims
- To provide an understanding of nuclear metrology for applications in the nuclear industry, environmental monitoring and nuclear medicine.
Learning outcomes
Attributes Developed | ||
001 | Gain an understanding of the basic concepts of nuclear metrology | KCT |
002 | Be able to discuss and assess the importance of calibrations standards, quality assurance and uncertainties | KCT |
003 | Be able to discuss problems inherent to nuclear forensic and nuclear dating | KCT |
004 | Be able to discuss how to demonstrate that measurements of radioactivity are accurate and follow national standards. | KCT |
005 | Ability to discuss the problems inherent in nuclear metrology. | KCT |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Methods of Teaching / Learning
The learning and teaching methods include:
•Lectures
•Coursework
The teaching is delivered as a one-week intensive course.
Indicated Lecture Hours (which may also include seminars, tutorials, workshops and other contact time) are approximate and may include in-class tests where one or more of these are an assessment on the module. In-class tests are scheduled/organised separately to taught content and will be published on to student personal timetables, where they apply to taken modules, as soon as they are finalised by central administration. This will usually be after the initial publication of the teaching timetable for the relevant semester.
Reading list
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Programmes this module appears in
Programme | Semester | Classification | Qualifying conditions |
---|---|---|---|
Physics MSc | 2 | Optional | A weighted aggregate mark of 50% is required to pass the module |
Radiation and Environmental Protection MSc | 2 | Compulsory | A weighted aggregate mark of 50% is required to pass the module |
Nuclear Science and Applications MSc | 2 | Compulsory | A weighted aggregate mark of 50% is required to pass the module |
Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2022/3 academic year.