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May 03, 2024
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PHYS 4511 - Introduction to Radiation Physics
An introduction to radiation, natural and artificial sources of radiation for physical scientists and engineers. Topics covered include: description of natural and man-made sources of radiation; the interaction of radiation with biological systems; natural radiation background and risk assessment; exploration of radiation-based cancer treatment and medical imaging.
Requisites: PHYS 2002 or 2053
Credit Hours: 1
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes: - Knowledge about radiation, radioactive sources, generated radiation and the interaction of radiation with matter.
- Understanding of the effects of radiation on biological systems.
- Working knowledge of natural background radiation and risk assessment.
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