Introductory Radiation Science and Biophysics

3 credits

Radioactivity exists naturally in the soil, water, and air in variety of forms. Beneficial uses of manmade radiation include energy production, medical diagnoses and treatments, transportation safety, precision industrial measurements. This course covers the principles of radiation science and explores safe uses of radiation for betterment of our lives. ***Prerequisite: PHYS 109 or PHYS 111***