RPT 131: Radiation Effects [RE]

Radiation biology, radiation effects on simple chemical systems, biological molecules, cells, organisms, and humans. Stochastic vs. deterministic effects, units of exposure, dose and dose equivalent, external dosimetry, internal dosimetry, control of external and internal exposure, detector and instrumentation systems for measuring dose.

Restricted Elective

Prerequisite

A grade of 0.7 or higher in either RPT 111 or RPT 121, or instructor permission.