Spring 2027

Health Physics and Biological Effects

Covers physical and biological aspects of ionizing radiation use in industrial and academic settings, including shielding, instrumentation, waste disposal, and low-level biological effects.

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.95 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=21 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.53 GPA, 77.8% A/AB (n=18 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.85 GPA, 95.7% A/AB (n=23 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Investigate theoretical concepts that are used in radiation safety practice.

  • Evaluate the effectiveness of radiation safety practice considering theoretical, economic, political, and societal perspectives.

  • Consider the ethical consequences of radiation safety regulations.

  • Integrate knowledge into research and/or clinical work

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MATH 234 and (PHYSICS 241 or 249), graduate/professional standing, or declared in Medical Physics VISP

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Student experience

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.95 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=21 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.53 GPA, 77.8% A/AB (n=18 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.85 GPA, 95.7% A/AB (n=23 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Use of ionizing radiation in industrial and academic institutions.
  • Physical principles of shielding, instrumentation, and waste disposal.
  • Biological effects of low levels of ionizing radiation.

Skills

  • Investigating theoretical concepts for radiation safety and evaluating practice effectiveness from multiple perspectives.
  • Considering ethical consequences of regulations and integrating knowledge into research or clinical work.

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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-10-14

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