RHS 315 - Radiation Physics

Institution:

Manhattan College

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Description:

Concepts of introductory physics. Atomic and nuclear structure. Processes of radioactive decay. Production of artificial radioactivity. Fall. Prerequisite: MATH 100 for advanced standing students Prerequisites: PHYS 107/108 for NMT and RTT students. (Cr. 3) 317. Radiation Biology. The effect of ionizing radiations on biological samples including survival, repair of damage, dose-rate effects, linear energy transfer, oxygen effect, radiobiological effectiveness, hyperthermia, cell cycle effects, molecular check points, mitotic block, repopulation, cancer and mutation risks, tumor and normal tissue effects. Fall. Prerequisite: RHS 315. (Cr. 3)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.manhattan.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 862-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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