Course ID
029851
Course Description
Health physics is the study of radiation and radiation protection. This involves understanding how to use the benefits of radiation, such as in medicine, while minimizing the potential hazards from radiation. During this course students will learn basics in radiation physics, radiation protection practices, federal regulations and radiation shielding. Particular emphasis will be given to the medical applications of health physics.
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Graduate
Course Attributes
CE - CL (Cross Listed)
Course Requisites
Cross Listed Courses
May be convened with
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No