FP 109 - Radiological Theory and Instrumentation

Credit Hours: 3

An intensive survey of the firefighting operations involving radioactive materials. After detailed consideration of basic atomic physics, the medical effects of external and internal radiation exposure and the peacetime uses of radioactive materials in medicine, industry and agriculture will be studied. The theory and the use of radiological instruments – the Dosimeter, the Ionization Chamber, the Geiger Counter, the Scintillation Counter, the Scaler-Ratemeter and emergency operating procedures will be covered. The study of the overall administration and planning in matters of civil defense and major disasters will be discussed. Laboratory demonstrations will be included.
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