Radiation Technology and Applications

MANE-4420, MANE 6965 (3 credit hours)

FINAL PROJECT REQUIRMENTS

 

1          OBJECTIVE

1.         Increase familiarity with existing radiation applications and technologies.

2.         Use the skills learned for review and analysis of a radiation application or technology.

 

2          PROJECT TOPICS

The project objective is to research a specific radiation application or technology. In your work you are required to give an overall description of the instrument, provide detailed explanation of the operation theory; perform analysis of the MDC and the accuracy of the instrument using the methods learned in class. You should also provide your own insight on how to use the equipment and suggest methods to improve it.

The project can be on an existing instrument, instruments under research and development, or your own idea of a new or improved radiation application or technology.  When using existing equipment you are encouraged to contact the manufacturer to get information on their product.

A project proposal is required, successful approval of the topic is required in order to continue.

3          DATES

A written proposal should be submitted on October 24. Projects will be presented and submitted in the last three weeks of the semester starting December 2. You should plane on a 15 min presentation of your topic followed by 5 minutes of class discussion and questions.

4          GRADE

The project replaces the final exam for the purpose of grading. The weight of the project is 40% of your grade. The project grade will be determined from evaluation of the project proposal, report and presentation.

5          FORMAT

5.1         Proposal

Following is a required outline for the project proposal

  1. TITLE:
  2. OBJECTIVE: state your goals in presenting this topic
  3. DESCRIPTION: provide a description of the instrument.
  4. THEORY OF OPERATION: provide a brief review of the physical principles behind the application you selected.
  5. MILESTONES: break down by weekly activities what your anticipated progress will be towards completion of the final report.
  6. REFRENCES: provide references including references to the application web site, company name, and exact model or equipment description.

 

5.2         Final reports

Following is a suggested outline for you final project report

  1. TITLE PAGE
  2. ABSTRACT
  3. INTRODUCTION
  4. THEORY OF OPERATION
  5. SENSITIVITY AND ACCURACY ANALYSIS
  6. CONCLUSION
  7. REFERENCES
  8. APPENDICES