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Dec 22, 2024
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MCCC College Catalog 2024-2025
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NUET 120 - Radiation Protection
Credit Hours: 3
Billable Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites: NUET 100
Session Cycle: WI
This course presents the interaction of radiation with materials including biological systems. This course covers the basic atomic and nuclear structures including the physics of fission and radioactive decay, shielding and measurement of the various types of radiation. It also covers detection devices such as typical survey meters and personnel monitoring devices. The course will also discuss how exposure to radiation can be minimized and legal aspects of working with radioactive sources. Major radiation incidences and industrial operating experience will be discussed. Associated lab work will reinforce the principles of radiation detection.
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