HEALTH PHYSICS AND BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS

MEDPHYS/NE 569

Course Description

Physical and biological aspects of the use of ionizing radiation in industrial and academic institutions; physical principles underlying shielding instrumentation, waste disposal; biological effects of low levels of ionizing radiation.

Prerequisties

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

Satisfies

MEDPHYS/NE 506

Credits

3 to 4

Offered

Spring

Grade Point Average

3.53

-0.71% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

0.78% from Historical

A Rate

38.89%

-7.91% from Historical

Class Size

-16.06% from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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BRYAN BEDNARZ

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