Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS | ||
Code | PHYS812 | ||
Coordinator |
Prof PJ Nolan Physics P.J.Nolan@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2022-23 | Level 7 FHEQ | Whole Session | 7.5 |
Aims |
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To cover environmental uses of radiation detectors and the impact of low levels of radiation on the environment. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Knowledge of the origins of environmental radiation and examples of where it exists in the environment |
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(LO2) Knowledge if methods of the detection of low levels of radiation including shielding |
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(LO3) The ability to use gamma and alpha counting systems in a practical laboratory for environmental samples |
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(S1) Problem solving skills |
Syllabus |
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Radioactivity, origins and effects. Natural and man-made sources. Environmental transport models, atmospheric properties, radioactivity in the atmosphere. The food chain from soil to humans. Transport in aquatic systems. Natural radioactivity. Examples including fertilisers, building materials, fossil fuels etc. Radon; its measurement and hazards. Use of radioactivity for dating. Nuclear fuels and reprocessing, discharges into the environment. Low level radiation techniques, systems and limitations. Gamma and alpha based counting systems. Characteristation of backgrounds, shielding. Use of detection systems in several applications. There will be a visit to an environmental site to collect samples for later analysis. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Description: Teaching Method 2 - Laboratory Work Description: |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
5 |
30 |
35 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 40 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 75 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Assessment 2 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :n/a | 0 | 33 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :n/a | 0 | 67 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |