Course detail
Radioecology
FCH-BC_RADAcad. year: 2025/2026
This course presents to students the question of radionuclide occurence and behaviour in the environment, the natural and artificial sources of radionuclides and their influence on the human organism, and finally with the methods of radionuclide monitoring in the environment.
Language of instruction
Czech
Number of ECTS credits
3
Mode of study
Not applicable.
Guarantor
Entry knowledge
Not applicable.
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
The examination is oral, the knowledge in the extent of lectures is evaluated.
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Aims
The aim of this course is:
- to present students sources of radioactive substances and ionizing radiation in the environment
- presentation of their effects on the human body
- give an overview of protection against the effects of radioactive substances
Completion of the course will increase students' knowledge as follows:
1. Students will acquire basic knowledge, principles and definitions related to the issue of radioactive material in the environment
2. Students will be well versed in the issues of the effects of ionizing radiation on the environment
3. Students will be able to objectively evaluate current issues, such as the relationship between nuclear energy and radioactive waste to the environment.
- to present students sources of radioactive substances and ionizing radiation in the environment
- presentation of their effects on the human body
- give an overview of protection against the effects of radioactive substances
Completion of the course will increase students' knowledge as follows:
1. Students will acquire basic knowledge, principles and definitions related to the issue of radioactive material in the environment
2. Students will be well versed in the issues of the effects of ionizing radiation on the environment
3. Students will be able to objectively evaluate current issues, such as the relationship between nuclear energy and radioactive waste to the environment.
Study aids
Not applicable.
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable.
Basic literature
J. Hála, J. D. Navratil: Radioactivity, Ionizing Radiation, and Nuclear Energy. Konvoj, Brno, 2003.
M. Eisenbud: Environmental Radioactivity, 3rd edition. Academic Press, Inc., Orlando, 1987.
R. L. Kathren: Radioactivity in the Environment. Harwood Academic Publishers, London, 1984.
M. Eisenbud: Environmental Radioactivity, 3rd edition. Academic Press, Inc., Orlando, 1987.
R. L. Kathren: Radioactivity in the Environment. Harwood Academic Publishers, London, 1984.
Recommended reading
Not applicable.
Classification of course in study plans
- Programme BKCP_ECHBM Bachelor's 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
- Programme BPCP_ECHBM Bachelor's 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
Type of course unit
Lecture
26 hod., optionally
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
1. Základní pojmy.
2. Kosmické záření.
3. Přírodní radionuklidy.
4. Radon a produkty jeho přeměny.
5. Těžba a zpracování uranové rudy.
6. Jaderné elektrárny. Havárie černobylského reaktoru.
7. Radioaktivní odpady.
8.Ostatní zdroje ionizujícího záření. (Všechna témata ve vztahu k životnímu prostředí a vlivu na lidský organismus.)
2. Kosmické záření.
3. Přírodní radionuklidy.
4. Radon a produkty jeho přeměny.
5. Těžba a zpracování uranové rudy.
6. Jaderné elektrárny. Havárie černobylského reaktoru.
7. Radioaktivní odpady.
8.Ostatní zdroje ionizujícího záření. (Všechna témata ve vztahu k životnímu prostředí a vlivu na lidský organismus.)