RHP 114 INTRO TO NUCLEAR ENGINEERING AND RADIATION HEALTH PHYSICS (2)
Introduction to the nuclear engineering and radiation health physics fields; problem-solving techniques; careers in the nuclear industry; engineering ethics; nuclear history; elementary nuclear and reactor physics; basic nuclear fission and fusion theory; reactor types; nuclear safety; nuclear fuel cycle; and radiation protection. CROSSLISTED as NE 114, NE 115, NE 116.
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RHP 115 INTRO TO NUCLEAR ENGINEERING AND RADIATION HEALTH PHYSICS (2)
Introduction to the nuclear engineering and radiation health physics fields; problem-solving techniques; careers in the nuclear industry; engineering ethics; nuclear history; elementary nuclear and reactor physics; basic nuclear fission and fusion theory; reactor types; nuclear safety; nuclear fuel cycle; and radiation protection. CROSSLISTED as NE 114, NE 115, NE 116.
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RHP 116 INTRO TO NUCLEAR ENGINEERING AND RADIATION HEALTH PHYSICS (2)
Introduction to the nuclear engineering and radiation health physics fields; problem-solving techniques; careers in the nuclear industry; engineering ethics; nuclear history; elementary nuclear and reactor physics; basic nuclear fission and fusion theory; reactor types; nuclear safety; nuclear fuel cycle; and radiation protection. CROSSLISTED as NE 114, NE 115, NE 116.
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RHP 234 NUCLEAR AND RADIATION PHYSICS I (4)
Relativistic dynamics; basic nuclear physics; basic quantum mechanics; radioactivity; electromagnetic waves; interaction of ionizing radiation with matter; cross sections; basic atomic structure. CROSSLISTED as NE 234.
PREREQS:
MTH 252
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RHP 235 NUCLEAR AND RADIATION PHYSICS II (4)
Radioactivity; radioactive decay modes; decay kinetics, interaction of neutrons with matter; nuclear reactions; fission and fusion basics; cross sections. CROSSLISTED as NE 235.
PREREQS:
RHP 234 or NE 234
and
MTH 252
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RHP 236 NUCLEAR RADIATION DETECTION AND INSTRUMENTATION (4)
Principles and mechanisms underlying nuclear radiation detection and measurements; operation of nuclear electronic laboratory instrumentation; application of gas-filled, scintillation and semiconductor laboratory detectors for measurement of alpha, beta, gamma, and neutron radiation; experimental investigation of interactions of radiation with matter. Lec/lab. CROSSLISTED as NE 236.
PREREQS:
RHP 235 or NE 235
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RHP 401 RESEARCH (1-16)
Graded P/N.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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RHP 405 READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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RHP 406 PROJECTS (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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RHP 407 SEMINAR IN RADIATION HEALTH PHYSICS (1)
Lectures on current topics in radiation health physics. CROSSLISTED as NE 407/NE 507/NE 607. Graded P/N.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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RHP 410 INTERNSHIP (1-12)
Supervised technical work experience at approved organizations. Graded P/N.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
PREREQS:
Upper-division standing.
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RHP 415 NUCLEAR RULES AND REGULATIONS (2)
An introduction to the key nuclear regulatory agencies; major nuclear legislation; current radiation protection standards and organizations responsible for their implementation. Offered alternate years. CROSSLISTED as NE 415/NE 515.
PREREQS:
NE 481 or RHP 481
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RHP 450 PRINCIPLES OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE (3)
Basic principles of nuclear medicine; detectors; radiopharmaceutical; dosimetry; imaging procedures.
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RHP 475 NUCLEAR SYSTEMS DESIGN II (4)
Part II of a two-part series aimed at developing the student's ability to transform concepts into practical designs. Students will work with fundamental principles in the areas of statics, materials, dynamics, fluids, heat transfer, radiation, economics and neutronics to create new engineering designs and to solve practical design problems. Students will apply calculational methods and advanced computer codes for design analysis and evaluation. The course will require both individual and group design projects. Each student will be required to develop a design reference notebook that will be used and updated throughout the term. Each student will be involved in writing clear and concise technical memoranda and design reports on a regular basis. Oral presentations will also be required. (Writing Intensive Course) CROSSLISTED as NE 475/NE 575.
PREREQS:
Senior standing.
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RHP 479 INDIVIDUAL DESIGN PROJECT (1-4)
Individual project arranged by the student under the supervision of a faculty member. The design project is mutually agreed upon by the student and instructor and may be proposed by either. Number of credits are determined by the faculty member. Specific approval of the instructor is required before enrolling.
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RHP 481 RADIATION PROTECTION (4)
Fundamental principles and theory of radiation protection: regulatory agencies, dose units, sources of radiation, biological effects and risk, dose limits, applications of external and internal dosimetry, shielding and atmospheric dispersion. CROSSLISTED as NE 481.
PREREQS:
RHP 235 or NE 235
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RHP 483 RADIATION BIOLOGY (4)
Biological effects of ionizing radiation at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels with emphasis on vertebrates; both acute and chronic radiation effects are considered.
PREREQS:
RHP 481* or NE 481*
and
/or senior standing.
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RHP 488 RADIOECOLOGY (3)
Radionuclides in the environment: their measurement and identification, uptake and transfer through food chains. Effect of radiation on natural populations of plants and animals.
PREREQS:
Senior standing.
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RHP 490 RADIATION DOSIMETRY (4)
Further development and more in-depth treatment of radiation dosimetry concepts introduced in NE 481, including the theoretical basis of radiation dosimetry, microdosimetry, external, internal and environmental dosimetry. CROSSLISTED as NE 490/NE 590.
PREREQS:
RHP 481 or NE 481
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RHP 499 SPECIAL TOPICS (16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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RHP 501 RESEARCH (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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RHP 503 THESIS (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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RHP 505 READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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RHP 506 PROJECTS (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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RHP 507 SEMINAR IN RADIATION HEALTH PHYSICS (1)
Lectures on current topics in radiation health physics. CROSSLISTED as NE 407/NE 507/NE 607. Graded P/N.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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RHP 510 INTERNSHIP (1-12)
Supervised technical work experience at approved organizations. Graded P/N.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
PREREQS:
Graduate standing.
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RHP 515 NUCLEAR RULES AND REGULATIONS (2)
An introduction to the key nuclear regulatory agencies; major nuclear legislation; current radiation protection standards and organizations responsible for their implementation. Offered alternate years. CROSSLISTED as NE 415/NE 515.
PREREQS:
NE 481 or RHP 481
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RHP 516 RADIOCHEMISTRY (4)
Selected methods in radiochemical analysis. Actinide chemistry, activation analysis, radionuclide solvent extraction, and microbial reactions with radionuclides. Designed for majors in chemistry, chemical engineering, nuclear engineering and radiation, health physics. Lec/lab. CROSSLISTED as CHE 516 and NE 516.
PREREQS:
(NE 531 or RHP 531) and RHP 536
and
/or instructor approval required.
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RHP 531 RADIOPHYSICS (3)
Expands students' understanding of concepts and applications of atomic and nuclear physics to enable their continued study in nuclear engineering and health physics. Includes fundamental concepts of nuclear and atomic physics, atomic and nuclear shell structure, radioactive decay, radiation interactions, radiation biology, and characteristics of fission.
PREREQS:
Graduate standing.
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RHP 535 NUCLEAR RADIATION SHIELDING (3)
Theoretical principles of shielding for neutron and gamma radiation; applications to problems of practical interest; analytical and computer solutions emphasized. Offered alternate years. CROSSLISTED as NE 535.
PREREQS:
RHP 581* or NE 581*
and
/or instructor approval required.
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RHP 536 ADVANCED RADIATION DETECTION AND MEASUREMENT (4)
Principles and mechanisms underlying nuclear radiation detection and measurements; operation of nuclear electronic laboratory instrumentation; application of gas-filled, scintillation and semiconductor laboratory detectors for measurement of alpha, beta, gamma, and neutron radiation, liquid scintillation equipment; use of Bonner spheres for neutron energy profiles; experimental investigation of interactions of radiation with matter.
PREREQS:
RHP 531 or NE 531
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RHP 537 DIGITAL SPECTROMETER DESIGN (3)
Principles of digital spectroscopy; application of digital filters in digital processingn of detector pulses; hardware implementation of a typical spectrometer; introduction of Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) devices programming a digital spectrometer using Hardware Description Language (VHDL); simulation, synthesis and spectroscopy; experimental design tests and evaluation. Lec/lab. CROSSLISTED as NE 537.
PREREQS:
RHP 536
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RHP 539 SELECTED TOPICS IN INTERACTION OF NUCLEAR RADIATION (1-6)
Topics associated with interactions of nuclear radiation not covered in other graduate courses; topics may vary from year to year. Course may be repeated for credit. CROSSLISTED as NE 539.
PREREQS:
Instructor approval required.
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RHP 549 SELECTED TOPICS IN NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE ANALYSIS (1-6)
Topics associated with the nuclear fuel cycle not covered in other graduate courses; topics may vary from year to year. Course may be repeated for credit. CROSSLISTED as NE 549.
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RHP 550 PRINCIPLES OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE (3)
Basic principles of nuclear medicine; detectors; radiopharmaceutical; dosimetry; imaging procedures.
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RHP 575 NUCLEAR SYSTEMS DESIGN II (4)
Part II of a two-part series aimed at developing the student's ability to transform concepts into practica designs. Students will work with fundamental principles in the areas of statics, materials, dynamics, fluids, heat transfer, radiation, economics and neutronics to create new engineering designs and to solve practical design problems. Students will apply calculational methods and advanced computer codes for design analysis and evaluation. The course will require both individual and group design projects. Each student will be required to develop a design reference notebook that will be used and updated throughout the term. Each student will be involved in writing clear and concise technical memoranda and design reports on a regular basis. Oral presentations will also be required. CROSSLISTED as NE 475/NE 575.
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RHP 580 FIELD PRACTICES IN RADIATION PROTECTION (1-3)
Individual participation in the operational functions of the radiation protection program at the OSU Radiation Center.
PREREQS:
Instructor and departmental approval required.
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RHP 582 APPLIED RADIATION SAFETY (4)
Application of radiation protection as practiced in the fields of nuclear science and engineering; application of health physics principles to reduce the health hazards at each of the following stages: design, prevention, assessment, and post-incident. A history of the key nuclear regulatory agencies; early and current radiation protection standards and organizations responsible for their formulation; major nuclear legislation; pertinent nuclear rules and regulations and their application. Lec/lab. CROSSLISTED as NE 582.
PREREQS:
Graduate standing.
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RHP 583 RADIATION BIOLOGY (4)
Biological effects of ionizing radiation at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels with emphasis on vertebrates; both acute and chronic radiation effects are considered. Offered alternate years.
PREREQS:
Graduate standing.
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RHP 588 RADIOECOLOGY (3)
Radionuclides in the environment: their measurement and identification, uptake and transfer through food chains. Effect of radiation on natural populations of plants and animals.
PREREQS:
RHP 381 or NE 381 or graduate standing.
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RHP 589 SELECTED TOPICS IN RADIATION PROTECTION (1-6)
Recent advances in radiation protection; greater in-depth study of current radiation protection issues. Topics may vary from year to year.
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RHP 590 RADIATION DOSIMETRY (4)
Further development and more in-depth treatment of radiation dosimetry concepts introduced in NE 481, including the theoretical basis of radiation dosimetry, microdosimetry, external, internal and environmental dosimetry. CROSSLISTED as NE 490/NE 590.
PREREQS:
/or equivalent or instructor approval.
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RHP 599 SPECIAL TOPICS (16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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RHP 601 RESEARCH (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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RHP 603 THESIS (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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RHP 605 READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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RHP 606 PROJECT (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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RHP 607 SEMINAR IN RADIATION HEALTH PHYSICS (1)
Lectures on current topics in radiation health physics. CROSSLISTED as NE 407/NE 507/NE 607. Graded P/N.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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RHP 610 INTERNSHIP (1-12)
Graded P/N.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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RHP 699 SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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2004 Oregon State University
