RAD 207 - Radiation Protection

Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2

Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None

English Prerequisites: None

Math Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Description: This course acquaints students with the early and late effects of ionizing radiation on human tissue; includes methods of detecting radiation, determination of dosages and units of measure used, physical interaction of radiation with matter, and the radiation protection of occupational workers and patients. Radiation safety and protection are stressed throughout.

General Education Distribution Category Met: None

Department Consent: Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed: No