Radiation & Radiological Protection

PHYS65030 Radiation & Radiological Protection 15 Full year Postgraduate Taught Level 6 Alastair Smith Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5 The unit examines different types of radiation that occur in the nuclear process, means whereby these types are measured, protection of personnel and the environment, and regulations regarding the implementation of measurement and protection measures. The topics covered include: different types of radiation; assessment of radiation/calculations; dosimetry including external & internal dosage; collective dose studies, use and misuse; ionising radiations regulations; radiological protection; shielding design/material properties; containment systems; environmental impact modelling; dispersion; and biological effects of radiation.  The unit examines different types of radiation that occur in the nuclear process, means whereby these types are measured, protection of personnel and the environment, and regulations regarding the implementation of measurement and protection measures. The topics covered include: different types of radiation; assessment of radiation/calculations; dosimetry including external & internal dosage; collective dose studies, use and misuse; ionising radiations regulations; radiological protection; shielding design/material properties; containment systems; environmental impact modelling; dispersion; and biological effects of radiation.  The unit aims to: 1. Explain the different types of radiation occurring as a result of a nuclear process.  2. Identify means whereby levels of radiation and dosage can be detected and measured.3. Give practical experience in the use of nuclear radiation detectors.  4. Outline the principles of radiation protection and design of shielding and containment facilities.5. Overview of regulations and legislation governing the impact of radiation on people and the environment.  ILO 1Analyse different types of sources and radiation and evaluate the hazards associated with nuclear processes. ILO 2Apply the basic principles that govern the design and construction of radiological protection and containment equipment. ILO 3Operate nuclear radiation detectors and interpret data collected from alpha, beta, gamma and neutron sources. ILO 4Apply the key principles and display an awareness of the legislative/regulatory instruments applicable to the complete nuclear process Lectures, tutorials, case studies, laboratory work, pre course reading, post course assignment, examination. 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Nuclear physics: principles and applications, Chichester: Wiley (2001)Maths and Physics refresher material at http://www.ntec.ac.uk IAEA booklet Radiation, People and the Environment  http://www.iaea.org/Publications/Booklets/RadPeopleEnv/radiation_booklet.html  Lectures 30 0 120