NUCLREN 5606
Transcript Abbreviation:
RadProt&Shielding
Course Description:
General principles of radiation, radioactivity, and radiation protection including radiation sources, radioactive decay, radiation interactions, radiation detection, radiation shielding, radiation dose calculations, and biological effects.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
3.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
3.00
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: Math 2153, 2173, 2177 or 153, and Physics 1250 or 133; or Grad standing.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 606.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Understand the basic concepts of radiation and radioactivity
Develop computational skills associated with radiation protection methodology
Provide a comprehension of methods of radiation detection and the limits of each method
Provide a knowledge of dose limits
Provide a basic understanding of biological effects of ionizing radiation
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radiation sources | 4.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Radioactive decay | 4.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Radiation interactions | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Radiation detection | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Radiation shielding | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Radiation dose calculations | 15.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Biological effects | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework | 20% |
| CHP Prep Questions | 10% |
| Midterm Exam | 30% |
| Final Exam | 40% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| No Textbooks and Other Course Materials Entered. | ||
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
Embedded Literacies Info:
Attachments:
(N/A)
Additional Notes or Comments:
(N/A)
Basic Course Overview:
NUCLREN_5606_basic.pdf
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