ENGG 268 - Radiation Safety

This course will include a comprehensive review of radiation protection and safety, with a focus on aspects most pertinent to careers in medical physics and biomedical engineering. A review of the fundamental concepts of interactions of radiation and tissue, radiation dosimetry, and history will provide a basis for detailed interrogations of radiation protection topics associated with modern applications of ionizing radiation in medicine. This will include consideration of occupational protection and monitoring, radiation shielding, internal and external exposures, regulations for x-rays and radionuclides, and environmental control. Through this course the students will develop a practical appreciation and the core knowledge for responsible use of ionizing radiation in diagnostic and therapeutic medicine, including brachytherapy and nuclear medicine. The class will meet twice each week to review daily reading assignments and emphasize critical concepts through discussion of practical examples. Retention and comprehension of key concepts will be evaluated with a mid-term test and a final exam.

ENGG 168

This course was previously offered as RAD 001. Students who received credit for RAD 001 may not register for ENGG 268.