RASC 140 - Radioecology

Institution:

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Radiation Science

Description:

Introduces the early history of radioactivity in the environment, emissions from nuclear reactors and explosions, and transport and dispersion of radioactive pollutants. Describes the design of radiological monitoring programs including environmental sampling and analysis for radioactive contamination. Applies mathematical techniques for estimating the release, transport, and fate of contaminants in multi-media environmental pathways (air, ground water, terrestrial).

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.commonwealthu.edu/

Phone Number:

(570) 389-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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