COURSES

Goals

The objective of the course is to gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of issues related to radioactive waste, as well as acquaintance with the selected techniques of characterization and conditioning of radioactive waste, and methods for their safe storage and disposal into the environment. This objective is related to the competences: - Command of research methods, procedures and processes, and well-formed skills for critical judgment; - Critical thinking at both academic level and in practice; - Ability to manage radioactive sources and waste to the level required by research work as well as solving professional problems in practice; - Ability to apply theoretical and experimental methods in solving problems related to radioactive waste management.

Curriculum

Radioactive waste management and handling: - Sources and characteristics of radioactive waste; - Radioactive waste types and classes; - Characterization of radioactive waste and radioactively contaminated sites; - Conditioning, processing and storage of radioactive waste; - Radionuclide environmental transport.