Course Description

76-255 Radiation and the Environment F(3-0)

This course reviews radiations which occur in the environment and their effects on materials and living systems. These include x-radiation, ultraviolet, visible, infrared, microwave and radio-frequency emissions; acoustical and ultrasonic radiation; and alpha, beta, and gamma radiation from radioactive material. (Offered in even-numbered years.)

Prerequisites: 1 of 66-122, 76-101, 76-107, 76-113 and one 100 level course credit in mathematics (excluding 63-104, 63-105).

Course Profile

1998-99 Undergraduate Calendar