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.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course the student should have and can use the knowledge and understanding of radioactive contamination and the safety issues, along with the use and hands on knowledge in radiation survey meter , which effect the profession of fire personnel in prevention, confinement, protection and containment from the dangers of exposure and death.

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