Description
Dose quantities, effects of radiation exposure, fetal risks, scientific basis for protection, dose limits. Background radiation, dose from internal radionuclides. Doses in radiology, incidents in radiation therapy. Shielding design, working with radioactive materials. Instruments and measurement. Radiation protection organizations.
Prerequisites
- Prerequisite(s): PHYS 5203 or permission of the Department.
Conditions and arrangements
- Prerequisite(s): PHYS 5203 or permission of the Department.
Reference text in its original language
Dose quantities, effects of radiation exposure, fetal risks, scientific basis for protection, dose limits. Background radiation, dose from internal radionuclides. Doses in radiology, incidents in radiation therapy. Shielding design, working with radioactive materials. Instruments and measurement. Radiation protection organizations.
- Prerequisite(s): PHYS 5203 or permission of the Department.
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