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FYS-2020 Radiation physics - 10 stp


The course is administrated by

Institutt for fysikk og teknologi

Type of course

The course is available as a singular course. The course is also available to exchange students and Fulbright students.

Course contents

The course is an introduction to radiation physics, including basic atomic and nuclear models, interaction of photons and charged particles with matter, radiation dosimetry, biological effects of radiation and radiation protection. The practical part of the course will emphasize medical use of radiation.

Application deadline

Applicants from Nordic countries: 1 June for the autumn semester and 1 December for the spring semester. Exchange students and Fulbright students: 1 October for the spring semester and 15 April for the autumn semester.

Admission requirements

Admission requirements: Generell studiekompetanse eller realkompetanse + Matematikk R1 eller (S1+S2) og enten Matematikk (R1+R2) eller Fysikk (1+2) eller Kjemi (1+2) eller Biologi (1+2) eller Informasjonsteknologi( 1+2) eller Geologi (1+2) eller Teknologi og forskningslære (1+2).

Local admission, application code 9336 - enkeltemner i realfag.

Recommended prerequisites: FYS-1002 Electromagnetism, MAT-1001 Calculus 1


Objective of the course

Knowledge - The student can

Skills - The student can

General competence - The student can


Language of instruction

The language of instruction is English and all of the syllabus material is in English. Examination questions will be given in English, but may be answered either in English or a Scandinavian language.

Teaching methods

Lectures: 40 hours

Exercises: 10 hours

Laboratory exercises: 20 hours


Assessment

Required coursework: The course requires participation in the laboratory exercises, which includes a mandatory safety component. The safety component must be approved for access to exam.

Examination and assessment: Portfolio assessment of up to 5 assignments counting about 40%  and a final 4-hours written examination counting about 60%. The total number of assignments will be set by the lecturer in beginning of the semester.

All parts of portfolio are assessed as a whole and one combined grad will be given

Assessment scale: Letter grades: A-F. Fail - F.

Re-sit examination (section 22): There is no access to a re-sit examination in this course.

Postponed examination (sections 17 and 21): Students with valid grounds for absence will be offered a postponed examination. Both postponed project assignments and postponed written examination will be arranged during the semester if possible, otherwise early in the following semester.

See indicated sections in "Regulations for examinations at the UiT" for more information.


Date for examination

Written 04.12.2019

The date for the exam can be changed. The final date will be announced at your faculty early in May and early in November.