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DS2MJN - Ionizing and Nonionizing Radiation Measurement

Course specification
Course title Ionizing and Nonionizing Radiation Measurement
Acronym DS2MJN
Study programme Electrical Engineering and Computing
Module Nuclear, Medical and Ecological Engineering
Type of study doctoral studies
Lecturer (for classes)
Lecturer/Associate (for practice)
    Lecturer/Associate (for OTC)
      ESPB 9.0 Status elective
      Condition None
      The goal The aim of the course is to familiarize students with measurement instrumentation and methods of measurement of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.
      The outcome After successful completion of the course students are: (1) mastered the methods of measurement of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, (2) acquire communication and social skills to work in the engineering group, (3) acquire communication skills to clearly formulate and present problems.
      Contents
      Contents of lectures Levels of exposure to ionizing radiation in the environment and methods for dose calculation. Radiofrequency radiation and numerical methods for assessing exposure to these radiations. Measuring methods for assessing exposure to RF radiation around telecommunication base stations. The practical application of measurement methods. Biological effects of nonionizing electromagnetic fields.
      Contents of exercises
      Literature
      1. 1. G. F. Knoll, Radiation Detection and Measurement, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., III edition, 1999. (Original title)
      2. 2. James Martin and Chul Lee, Principles of Radiological Health and Safety, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2002. (Original title)
      3. 3. R. Kitchen, Radiofrequency and Microwave Radiation Safety Handbook, Newnes, 2001. (Original title)
      4. 4. C. Polk, Biologic Effects of Nonionizing Electromagnetic Fields, The Biomedical Engineering Handbook, section IX, p.1379-1440, Editor-in-Chief: J. D. Bronzino, CRC Press, 1995. (Original title)
      Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
      Lectures Exercises OTC Study and Research Other classes
      6
      Methods of teaching 90 hours of lectures
      Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
      Pre obligations Points Final exam Points
      Activites during lectures 0 Test paper 30
      Practical lessons 0 Oral examination 40
      Projects 30
      Colloquia 0
      Seminars 0