PHS 315 Introduction to Radiation Physics

3 Credit(s)

This course examines problems in radiation physics, including nuclear structure; radioactive decay and activity; uses of radioactivity; the interaction of radiation with matter; radiation detection and measurement; radiation dosimetry; biological applications and hazards of radioactivity. Intended for Nuclear Medicine Technologists. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: PHS 211A and PHS 212A, or PHS 221 and PHS 222.