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Relevant Coursework

PHY3101: Introduction to Modern Physics
Dr. Heather Ray
Modern and atomic physics, relativity, wave phenomena and the basis of quantum physics.

BME4931: Patient Dosimetry in Imaging
Dr. Wesley Bolch
A review of methods and techniques for assessing organ doses in medical imaging and radiotherapy techniques through the use of computational dosimetry. Hands on use of computational phantoms and PHITS radiation transport code.

ENU4605: Radiation Interactions and Sources
Dr. Ira Harkness
Lectures discussing interaction of ionizing radiation with matter; cross sections and radiation fields with emphasis on photons, heavy charged particles and electrons

ENU4612: Nuclear Radiation Detection and Instrumentation
Dr. Donald Wall
Lectures discussing the physics and electronics of radiation detection and instrumentation systems for application to nuclear energy, radiological sciences, radiation protection, medical physics and imaging, and industrial safety and control systems.

ENU4630: Fundamental Aspects of Radiation Shielding
Dr. Donald Wall
Lectures discussing basic principles of radiation shielding. Study of radiation sources and shielding design for radiation facilities.

ENU4191: Elements of Nuclear Engineering Design
Dr. Duwayne Schubring
The first of a two-course capstone design sequence. Identification of initial design project and areas of work, selection of groups to areas of work, accumulation of reference materials and computer codes and development of milestones.