RW 133 - Standards & Theory of Radiological Control

Institution:

New Mexico Junior College

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Description:

In this course students will be introduced to standards and theory of radiological control. Coverage will include radiological protecti on standards, the ALARA Principle, external and internal exposure control, and radiati on detector theory. Standards and principles of protecti on and the proper detecti ng and handling of radioacti ve matt er is taught. Calculati ons of internal and external exposure are covered extensively. Basic theory, identi fying how to measure radioacti vity, together with practi cal tasks including instrumentati on, is also taught. This is a three credit hour course. Prerequisites: RW 113

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nmjc.edu

Phone Number:

(505) 392-4510

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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