| Module designation | SEDC6063 Radiochemistry |
| Semester(s) in which the module is taught | 5th Semester and 7th Semester |
| Person responsible for the module | Dr. Muhammad Nazar, S.Pd, MSCST |
| Language | Indonesian (Part of the references and instructional materials are provided in English) |
| Relation to curriculum | Elective Course |
| Teaching methods | Lecture, and Team Based Project |
| Workload (incl. contact hours, self-study hours) | 2 x 45 hours per semester, comprising: 100 minutes lecture and discussion per week120 minutes structured tasks per week120 minutes learn to be independent per week |
| Credit points | 2 SKS = 3.34 ECTS |
| Required and recommended prerequisites for joining the module | no prerequisites |
| Module objectives/intended learning outcomes | Through discussion and question-and-answer sessions, students are able to understand the concepts of nuclear chemistry, the emission processes of various radioactive rays, and the use of radiotracers in various fields in an appropriate and responsible manner Through case studies, students are able to analyze the hazards as well as the prevention and mitigation efforts of radioactive radiation in an appropriate and responsible manner. |
| Content | This course introduces the principles and applications of radiochemistry, covering the fundamentals of nuclear chemistry, radioactive decay, and radiation–matter interactions. Students will learn methods of radiation detection and measurement, explore the use of radiotracers in chemistry, medicine, industry, and environmental studies, and examine nuclear reactions such as fission and fusion. The course also emphasizes radiation safety, waste management, and regulatory standards, supported by case studies and current research trends. Fundamentals of Nuclear Chemistry (Nuclear structure, radioactivity, decay modes, half-life) Radiation Interaction and Measurement (Interaction with matter, biological effects, detection and instrumentation) Radiotracers and Applications (Application in chemistry, medicine, biology, industry, and environment. Nuclear Reactions (Fission, fusion, nuclear reactors, and actinide chemistry) Environmental Radiochemistry (Natural/anthropogenic sources, monitoring, remediation) Radiation Safety and Regulations (Protection principles, dosimetry, radioactive waste management) Case Studies and Emerging Research (Nuclear accidents, radiochemistry in forensics, new research trends) |
| Exams and assessment formats | case studies, assignment and written examinations, |
| Study and examination requirements | Case methods: 55%Assignment: 10%Quiz: 10%Midterm Test: 10%Final Test: 15% |
| Recommended literature | Kratz, J.-V., & Lieser, K.-H. (2013). Nuclear and radiochemistry: Fundamentals and applications (4th ed., Vols. 1–2). Wiley-VCH. https://doi.org/10.1002/9783527655734Vértes, A., Nagy, S., Klencsár, Z., Gáti, R., & Rösch, F. (Eds.). (2011). Handbook of nuclear chemistry (2nd ed.). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-0720-2Lewis, J. S., Windhorst, A. D., & Zeglis, B. M. (Eds.). (2019). Radiopharmaceutical chemistry. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-98947-1Scott, P. J. H. (Ed.). (2015). Radiochemical syntheses, volume 2: Further radiopharmaceuticals for positron emission tomography and new strategies for their production. Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118834114Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry. (Springer). https://www.springer.com/journal/10967Applied Radiation and Isotopes. (Elsevier). https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/applied-radiation-and-isotopes |
| Date of last amendment | August 12, 2024 |
