Laboratory experiments associated with PHYS 2500 Introduction to Health Physics.
One laboratory per week.
Corerequiste(s): PHYS 2500 Introduction to Health Physics.
PHYS 2500 Introduction to Health Physics (4 hours)
An introduction to health physics with emphasis on the practical aspects of radiation detection, protection, and regulation. Basic interaction of radiation with matter, biological effects of radiation, radiation dosimetry, and radiation protection regulations will be covered. Laboratory experience includes radiation spectroscopy, radiation dosimetry, environmental radiation monitoring, and radiation protection program design.
Three lectures per week.
One laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 1700 Principles of Physics II or PHYS 2100 General Physics II or permission of the instructor.
