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IONIZING RADIATION

NE 408
Course Description

Sources, interactions, and detection of ionizing radiation. Biological effects, shielding, standards of radiation protection.

Prerequisties

NE 305 , graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

Satisfies
Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.3

6.66% from Historical

Completion Rate
92%

-1.91% from Historical

A Rate
44%

41% from Historical

Class Size
25

-24.65% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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