Detailed Syllabus
Lecture-wise Breakup
Course Code 16B1NPH535 Semester: ODD Semester: 5th Session:
Month from July 20 to December 20
Course Name NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Credits 3 Contact Hours 3
Faculty (Names) Coordinator(s)
Teacher(s)
(Alphabetically)
COURSE OUTCOMES COGNITIVE LEVELS
Relate terminology and concepts of nuclear science with various Remembering (C1)
C301-14.1
natural phenomenon and engineering applications.
Explain various nuclear phenomenon, nuclear models, mass Understanding (C2)
C301-14.2 spectrometers, nuclear detectors, particle accelerators. and classify
elementary particles.
Solve mathematical problems for various nuclear phenomenon and Applying (C3)
C301-14.3
nuclear devices.
Analyze the results obtained for various physical problems and draw Analyzing (C4)
C301-14.4
inferences from the results.
Module Title of the Topics in the Module No. of
No. Module Lectures for
the module
Rutherford scattering and estimation of nuclear size, 07
Constituents of the nucleus and their properties, Nuclear
Spin, Moments and statistics, Magnetic dipole moment,
Nuclear Electric quadruple moment. Nuclear forces, Two body
1. Constituents and problem - Ground state of deuteron, Central and non-central
their properties, forces, Exchange forces: Meson theory, Yukawa potential,
Nuclear Forces Nucleon-nucleon scattering, Low energy n-p scattering,
Effective range theory, Spin dependence, charge
independence and charge symmetry of nuclear forces,
Isospin formalism.
Binding energies of nuclei, Liquid drop model: Semi-
empirical mass formula, Mass parabolas, Prediction of
2. Nuclear stability, Bohr-Wheeler theory of fission, Shell
Nuclear Models 05
model, Spin-orbit coupling. Magic numbers, Angular
momenta and parities of nuclear ground state, Magnetic
moments and Schmidt lines, Collective model of a nucleus.
Alpha decay, Beta decay, Pauli’s Neutrino hypothesis-
Helicity of neutrino, Theory of electron capture, Non-
conservation of parity, Fermi’s theory, Gamma decay:
3. Nuclear decay and Internal conversion, Multipole transitions in nuclei, Nuclear
08
Nuclear reactions isomerism, Artificial radioactivity, Nuclear reactions and
conservation laws, Q-value equation, Centre of mass frame
in nuclear Physics, Scattering and reaction cross sections,
compound nucleus, Breit-Wigner one level formula
Page 21 of 120
, Interaction of charge particles with matters: Bohr’s
4. Interaction of ionization loss formula and estimation of charge, mass and
nuclear radiation energy. Interaction of electromagnetic radiation with matter, 07
with matter Linear absorption coefficient. Nuclear particle detectors and
neutron counters.
Different types of reactors, tracer techniques, activation
5. Accelerator and analysis. Radiation induced effects and their applications:
06
reactor Physics Accelerators: Linear accelerators, Van de Graff generator,
LINAC, Cyclotrons, Synchrotons, Colliders.
Cosmic radiation: Discovery of cosmic radiation, its sources
and composition, Latitude effect, altitude effect and east-
west asymmetry, secondary cosmic rays, cosmic ray shower,
Cosmic radiation
6. variation of cosmic intensity and Van Allen radiation belt.
and Elementary 07
Elementary particles: Classification of particles, K-mesons,
Particles
Hyperons, particles and antiparticles, fundamental
interactions, conservation laws, CPT theorem, resonance
particles and hypernucleus, Quark model.
Total number of Lectures 40
Evaluation Criteria
Components Maximum Marks
T1 20
T2 20
End Semester Examination 35
TA 25 [Attendance (07 M), Class Test, Quizzes, etc (07 M),
Assignments in PBL mode (06 M), and Internal assessment
(05 M)]
Total 100
Recommended Reading material: Author(s), Title, Edition, Publisher, Year of Publication etc. ( Text books,
Reference Books, Journals, Reports, Websites etc. in the IEEE format)
1. K.S. Krane, 1987, Introductory Nuclear Physics, Wiley, New York.
2. I. Kaplan, 1989, Nuclear Physics, 2nd Edition, Narosa, New Delhi.
3. B.L. Cohen, 1971, Concepts of Nuclear Physics, TMH, New Delhi.
4. R.R. Roy and B.P. Nigam, 1983, Nuclear Physics, New Age International, New Delhi.
5. H.A. Enge, 1975, Introduction to Nuclear Physics, Addison Wesle, London.
6. Y.R. Waghmare, 1981, Introductory Nuclear Physics, Oxford-IBH, New Delhi.
7. R.D. Evans, 1955, Atomic Nucleus, McGraw-Hill, New York.
Project Base Learning: Different groups of students with 5-6 students in each group may be formed and these groups
may be given to complete a task like identifying common applications to nuclear science, recent developments in
nuclear science, etc. The students may be asked to make presentations on topics like radioactive dating or nuclear
models and their applications. Devices like linear accelerators, cyclotrons etc. may also be included. The students
may also be asked to study the recent developments in nuclear science/ engineering and present them.
Page 22 of 120
, Detailed Syllabus
Lecture-wise Breakup
Course Code 16B1NPH534 Semester: ODD Semester: V Session
Month from: July to December
Course Name Bio-Materials Science
Credits 3 Contact Hours 3
Faculty (Names) Coordinator(s)
Teacher(s)
(Alphabetically)
COURSE OUTCOMES COGNITIVE LEVELS
Recall basic fundamental of material structure such as crystal Remembering (C1)
C301-13.1
defects, phases etc.
Demonstrate properties of materials such as mechanical, chemical, Understanding (C2)
C301-13.2
surface, optical, magnetic etc.
Selection of materials based on their properties such as ceramic, Applying (C3)
C301-13.3
metal, polymer, composites etc.
Analyzing the applicability of different biomaterials and listing them Analyzing (C4)
C301-13.4
according to the applied fields like artificial organs.
Module Title of the Topics in the Module No. of
No. Module Lectures for
the module
1. Introductio Classification of biomaterials, Discussion about the need of biomaterials 8
n to in industry, introduction of bionic man, cyborg. Types of biomaterials
Biomaterial applied for the replacement of body parts: pacemakers, mammary
s and their prosthesis, heart valves, intracellular lenses, orthopedic implants, fixation,
uses in spinal replacement. Implant, Transplant , Prosthesis, their need
medical availability and limitations. Basic ideas of crystal structure and bonding
industry of materials used as biomaterials, elementary ideas of crystal defects and
phase changes in biomaterials. Classification: metals, ceramics, polymers,
advanced materials, nanomaterials. Length scale of material structures
and their uses.
2. Mechanical Modulus of elasticity, stress elongation and transfer, wear resistance, 6
, chemical, Stress-strain relationship, confined and unconfined compression, dynamic
and optical shear, pulse wave velocity, electrical and electromagnetic stimulation,
Properties stress generated potential (SGP), pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF),
of Failure characteristics of materials (Yielding, plastic deformation, creep,
Biomaterial fatigue, corrosion wear, impact fracture etc.). Degradation , whiteness and
s clarity of materials, role of these properties in specific materials for
artificial organs Biocompatibility of materials used in artificial organs.
3. Surface Interface, cohesion, adhesion, Surface energy, contact angles, critical 5
properties surface tension, thermal treatment of materials, surface improvement
of (anodization), surface properties influencing cell adhesion, Young’s
Biomaterial equation, annealing, quenched materials, Surface reconstruction.
s
4. Magnetic Concept of magnetic materials used for implantation. Classification – dia- 5
Materials , para-, ferro-, antiferro- and ferri-magnetic materials, their properties and
applications; Super-Paramagnetism. Magnetic Storage, biocompatible
Page 19 of 120
Lecture-wise Breakup
Course Code 16B1NPH535 Semester: ODD Semester: 5th Session:
Month from July 20 to December 20
Course Name NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Credits 3 Contact Hours 3
Faculty (Names) Coordinator(s)
Teacher(s)
(Alphabetically)
COURSE OUTCOMES COGNITIVE LEVELS
Relate terminology and concepts of nuclear science with various Remembering (C1)
C301-14.1
natural phenomenon and engineering applications.
Explain various nuclear phenomenon, nuclear models, mass Understanding (C2)
C301-14.2 spectrometers, nuclear detectors, particle accelerators. and classify
elementary particles.
Solve mathematical problems for various nuclear phenomenon and Applying (C3)
C301-14.3
nuclear devices.
Analyze the results obtained for various physical problems and draw Analyzing (C4)
C301-14.4
inferences from the results.
Module Title of the Topics in the Module No. of
No. Module Lectures for
the module
Rutherford scattering and estimation of nuclear size, 07
Constituents of the nucleus and their properties, Nuclear
Spin, Moments and statistics, Magnetic dipole moment,
Nuclear Electric quadruple moment. Nuclear forces, Two body
1. Constituents and problem - Ground state of deuteron, Central and non-central
their properties, forces, Exchange forces: Meson theory, Yukawa potential,
Nuclear Forces Nucleon-nucleon scattering, Low energy n-p scattering,
Effective range theory, Spin dependence, charge
independence and charge symmetry of nuclear forces,
Isospin formalism.
Binding energies of nuclei, Liquid drop model: Semi-
empirical mass formula, Mass parabolas, Prediction of
2. Nuclear stability, Bohr-Wheeler theory of fission, Shell
Nuclear Models 05
model, Spin-orbit coupling. Magic numbers, Angular
momenta and parities of nuclear ground state, Magnetic
moments and Schmidt lines, Collective model of a nucleus.
Alpha decay, Beta decay, Pauli’s Neutrino hypothesis-
Helicity of neutrino, Theory of electron capture, Non-
conservation of parity, Fermi’s theory, Gamma decay:
3. Nuclear decay and Internal conversion, Multipole transitions in nuclei, Nuclear
08
Nuclear reactions isomerism, Artificial radioactivity, Nuclear reactions and
conservation laws, Q-value equation, Centre of mass frame
in nuclear Physics, Scattering and reaction cross sections,
compound nucleus, Breit-Wigner one level formula
Page 21 of 120
, Interaction of charge particles with matters: Bohr’s
4. Interaction of ionization loss formula and estimation of charge, mass and
nuclear radiation energy. Interaction of electromagnetic radiation with matter, 07
with matter Linear absorption coefficient. Nuclear particle detectors and
neutron counters.
Different types of reactors, tracer techniques, activation
5. Accelerator and analysis. Radiation induced effects and their applications:
06
reactor Physics Accelerators: Linear accelerators, Van de Graff generator,
LINAC, Cyclotrons, Synchrotons, Colliders.
Cosmic radiation: Discovery of cosmic radiation, its sources
and composition, Latitude effect, altitude effect and east-
west asymmetry, secondary cosmic rays, cosmic ray shower,
Cosmic radiation
6. variation of cosmic intensity and Van Allen radiation belt.
and Elementary 07
Elementary particles: Classification of particles, K-mesons,
Particles
Hyperons, particles and antiparticles, fundamental
interactions, conservation laws, CPT theorem, resonance
particles and hypernucleus, Quark model.
Total number of Lectures 40
Evaluation Criteria
Components Maximum Marks
T1 20
T2 20
End Semester Examination 35
TA 25 [Attendance (07 M), Class Test, Quizzes, etc (07 M),
Assignments in PBL mode (06 M), and Internal assessment
(05 M)]
Total 100
Recommended Reading material: Author(s), Title, Edition, Publisher, Year of Publication etc. ( Text books,
Reference Books, Journals, Reports, Websites etc. in the IEEE format)
1. K.S. Krane, 1987, Introductory Nuclear Physics, Wiley, New York.
2. I. Kaplan, 1989, Nuclear Physics, 2nd Edition, Narosa, New Delhi.
3. B.L. Cohen, 1971, Concepts of Nuclear Physics, TMH, New Delhi.
4. R.R. Roy and B.P. Nigam, 1983, Nuclear Physics, New Age International, New Delhi.
5. H.A. Enge, 1975, Introduction to Nuclear Physics, Addison Wesle, London.
6. Y.R. Waghmare, 1981, Introductory Nuclear Physics, Oxford-IBH, New Delhi.
7. R.D. Evans, 1955, Atomic Nucleus, McGraw-Hill, New York.
Project Base Learning: Different groups of students with 5-6 students in each group may be formed and these groups
may be given to complete a task like identifying common applications to nuclear science, recent developments in
nuclear science, etc. The students may be asked to make presentations on topics like radioactive dating or nuclear
models and their applications. Devices like linear accelerators, cyclotrons etc. may also be included. The students
may also be asked to study the recent developments in nuclear science/ engineering and present them.
Page 22 of 120
, Detailed Syllabus
Lecture-wise Breakup
Course Code 16B1NPH534 Semester: ODD Semester: V Session
Month from: July to December
Course Name Bio-Materials Science
Credits 3 Contact Hours 3
Faculty (Names) Coordinator(s)
Teacher(s)
(Alphabetically)
COURSE OUTCOMES COGNITIVE LEVELS
Recall basic fundamental of material structure such as crystal Remembering (C1)
C301-13.1
defects, phases etc.
Demonstrate properties of materials such as mechanical, chemical, Understanding (C2)
C301-13.2
surface, optical, magnetic etc.
Selection of materials based on their properties such as ceramic, Applying (C3)
C301-13.3
metal, polymer, composites etc.
Analyzing the applicability of different biomaterials and listing them Analyzing (C4)
C301-13.4
according to the applied fields like artificial organs.
Module Title of the Topics in the Module No. of
No. Module Lectures for
the module
1. Introductio Classification of biomaterials, Discussion about the need of biomaterials 8
n to in industry, introduction of bionic man, cyborg. Types of biomaterials
Biomaterial applied for the replacement of body parts: pacemakers, mammary
s and their prosthesis, heart valves, intracellular lenses, orthopedic implants, fixation,
uses in spinal replacement. Implant, Transplant , Prosthesis, their need
medical availability and limitations. Basic ideas of crystal structure and bonding
industry of materials used as biomaterials, elementary ideas of crystal defects and
phase changes in biomaterials. Classification: metals, ceramics, polymers,
advanced materials, nanomaterials. Length scale of material structures
and their uses.
2. Mechanical Modulus of elasticity, stress elongation and transfer, wear resistance, 6
, chemical, Stress-strain relationship, confined and unconfined compression, dynamic
and optical shear, pulse wave velocity, electrical and electromagnetic stimulation,
Properties stress generated potential (SGP), pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF),
of Failure characteristics of materials (Yielding, plastic deformation, creep,
Biomaterial fatigue, corrosion wear, impact fracture etc.). Degradation , whiteness and
s clarity of materials, role of these properties in specific materials for
artificial organs Biocompatibility of materials used in artificial organs.
3. Surface Interface, cohesion, adhesion, Surface energy, contact angles, critical 5
properties surface tension, thermal treatment of materials, surface improvement
of (anodization), surface properties influencing cell adhesion, Young’s
Biomaterial equation, annealing, quenched materials, Surface reconstruction.
s
4. Magnetic Concept of magnetic materials used for implantation. Classification – dia- 5
Materials , para-, ferro-, antiferro- and ferri-magnetic materials, their properties and
applications; Super-Paramagnetism. Magnetic Storage, biocompatible
Page 19 of 120
