3.00 Credits
Study of the core academic knowledge and skill required of entry level radiation control technicians. Includes applying skills in mathematics, algebra, physical sciences and life sciences to the control of occupational exposure of workers to ionizing radiation. Topics include radiation mathematics, physical sciences, nuclear physics, sources of radiation, biological effects of radiation, radiological protection, exposure control, and radiation detector theory and operation. Course availability determined by dean. Formerly EHT 215 Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.