HPHYS 400: External Dosimetry

This course is intended to teach students external radiation protection, point kernel techniques, shielding calculations including National Council on Radiation Protection and Measures (NCRP) 147, and external dosimetry measurement techniques. Students will develop skills by learning how to use industry shielding software and available resources, such as Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Radiological Toolbox. Course Outcomes: 1. Calculate radiation exposure in air and material from various source geometries using point kernel techniques ILOs 1, 2, 3, & 4. 2. Calculate gamma shielding requirements for various source configurations using industry software such as MicroShield ILOs 1, 2, 3, & 4. 3. Determine the proper materials for radiation shielding in a medical facility ILOs 1, 2, & 3. 4. Demonstrate use of commercial software, such as MicroShield ILOs 1, 2, 3, & 4. 5. Evaluate a complex shielding configuration ILOs 1, 2, 3, & 4. 6. Demonstrate application of available resources, such as Brookhaven National Laboratory's National Nuclear Data Center and Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Radiological Toolbox ILOs 1, 2, & 4.