Syllabus
Spring
Instructor: Dr. T. B. Borak
Phone: 970-491-6450
Email: Thomas.Borak@colostate.edu
Course Objectives
This course is a continuation of ERHS 530, Radiological Physics and Dosimetry I.
Objectives for this course include:
To understand properties and operation of detectors used for radiation dosimetry
To understand the computational methods used for internal dosimetry.
To understand the fundamentals of external radiation dosimetry including computations for extended sources.
To understand the properties, measurements and dosimetry related to radon
To understand the principles of radiation shielding.
To understand the fundamentals and practical application of microdosimetry
Class Schedule
(Note: This schedule is tentative, and subject to change, depending on availability of
equipment and sources.)
| Date | Topic | Lecturer |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to Public Health; Natural Background Radiation | T. Borak |
| Week 2 | Introduction to Epidemiology | J. Peel |
| Week 3 | Non Ionizing Radiation, Risks and Regulations | T. Johnson |
| Week 4 | The System of Regulations for Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health |
W. Brazile |
| Week 5 | Implementation of Regulations in Colorado | J. Jarvis/B. Vamvakias |
| Week 6 | Risks from Ionizing Radiation (BEIR V, UNSCEAR) | T. Borak |
| Week 6 | History and Process for forming Regulations Relating to Ionizing Radiation |
T. Johnson |
| Week 7 | Radon: Risks and Regulations | T. Borak |
| Week 8 | Spring Recess | |
| Week 9 | Nuclear Power and Society | J. Zimbrick |
| Week 10 | Transportation of Radioactive Materials | T. Johnson |
| Week 11 | The Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program (EEOICPA) | N. Daugherty |
| Week 12 | The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act | T. Borak |
| Week 13 | Radioactive Waste: Classification, Quantities and Repositories | J. Zimbrick |
| Week 14 | Public Involvement in Scientific Decisions Relating to Radiation | K. Meyer |
| Week 15 | BEIR VII: Implications for Radiation Protection and Future Regulations | R. Ullrich |
| Week 16 | Review and Discussion |
Cheating will not be tolerated. The first time you are caught cheating you will get a ZERO for the task (exam, quiz, plagiarism on a paper or any other task). Integrity is the cornerstone of all health physics and any infraction, however slight, is not excusable for any reason. If another is found to be complicit in cheating, they too will receive a zero. If you are discovered to be cheating a second time you will receive a failing grade for the class. The Course Director will make the determination if a student has been cheating.
