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Module code: MST505 |
3V+1U (4 hours per week) |
4 |
Semester: 5 |
Mandatory course: yes |
Language of instruction:
German |
Assessment:
Graded lab reports and written exam
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MST505 Mechatronics and Sensor Technology, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2005
, semester 5, mandatory course
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60 class hours (= 45 clock hours) over a 15-week period. The total student study time is 120 hours (equivalent to 4 ECTS credits). There are therefore 75 hours available for class preparation and follow-up work and exam preparation.
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Recommended prerequisites (modules):
None.
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Recommended knowledge:
General Physics
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Recommended as prerequisite for:
MST602 Sensor Engineering Project
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Module coordinator:
Prof. Dr. Karl-Heinz Folkerts |
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Karl-Heinz Folkerts
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Learning outcomes:
Students will learn the very varied applications of ionizing radiation in the engineering, medical, environmental and research sectors. Particular emphasis is placed on the methods of detecting and measuring ionizing radiation. The integrated laboratory course enables students to extend and consolidate what they have learned in the lecture course.
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Module content:
Fundamental principles of nuclear and atomic physics Nuclear decay; nuclear reactions; neutron activation Particle accelerators; synchrotron radiation; applications in microsystems engineering Positron emission tomography; elementary radiation dosage terminology Detection and measuring equipment used for ionizing radiation: ionization chambers; proportional counters; Geiger counter; applications; scintillation counter; semiconductor detectors, gamma spectroscopy and applications in environmental monitoring Lab course: Measurement electronics; ionization chamber; alpha spectroscopy; detection efficiency of a Geiger counter
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Teaching methods/Media:
Lectures with lab course
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Recommended or required reading:
Lecture notes
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