UNSW Handbook Course - Radiation Protection

Radiation Protection - SESC9140


	Faculty: Faculty of Science
	School: School of Safety Science
	Contact: Rosen,Ronald
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Postgraduate
	Units of Credit: 3
	Contact Hours per Week: 2
	Offered: Semester 1 2005
	Fee Band: 2

Description

Principles and practices of radiation protection for both ionising and non-ionising radiation. Radiation physics, detection and measurement; background radiation; biological effects of radiation; dose limits; technical controls for radioactive sources and radiating apparatus. Codes of safe practice; radiological monitoring and personal dosimetry; storage, transport and disposal of sources; environmental impact; administrative controls; emergency procedures; control of non-ionising radiation.

Assumed knowledge: SESC9100

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