MONTE CARLO RADIATION TRANSPORT

MEDPHYS/NE 506

Course Description

Use of Monte Carlo technique for applications in nuclear engineering and medical physics. Major theory of Monte Carlo neutral particle transport is discussed. Standard Monte Carlo transport software is used for exercises and projects. Major emphasis is on analysis of real-world problems.

Prerequisties

NE 305 and (NE 405 , NE 408 , BME/HONCOL/MEDPHYS/PHYSICS 501 or MEDPHYS/NE 569 ) or graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.56

6.93% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

5.26% from Historical

A Rate

44.44%

16.3% from Historical

Class Size

-51.79% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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