This course
introduces students to the knowledge required in the field of science and
technology. The topics discussed are Radioactivity: Structural of Nucleus, Natural radioactivity, Types
of radiation, Decay process, Transformation Kinetics. Radiation
Matter Interaction:
Nature of matter, Nuclear radiations, Nuclear reactions, Transformation
mechanism. Dosimetry Radiation:
Exposure, Radiation effects, Basic internal biological dosimetry, Unit of
radiation dose Biological Effects
Against Radiation: Dose Response feature, Radiation effects, Basic internal
biological dosimetry, Unit of radiation dose. Radiation Safety Guide:
Basic principal of radiation protection, principles for reducing radiation
exposure, Aspects of shielding in diagnostic radiology, The regulatory bodies. Health Physics Instrumentation:
Radiation detectors, Dose measurement instrumentation, Newer radiation
detection devices. Radiation Protection:
External radiation protector, Internal radiation protector, Critical radiation
protector.
- Teacher: Dr. Norbaizura Nordin