Academic Catalog

PHYS450 HEALTH PHYSICS

Course Code: 2300450
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 5.0
Department: Physics
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Course Coordinator: Prof.Dr. SALAHATTÝN ÖZDEMÝR
Offered Semester: Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Content

Atomic and nuclear structure, radioactivity, interaction of radiation with matter, radiation detection and measurement, radiation dosimetry, biological effects of ionizing radiation, radiation protection and non-ionizing radiation.