Protection Against Ionizing and Non-Ionizing Radiation Course code: 180417 | 6 ECTS credits
Basic information
Level of Studies:
Year of Study:
2
Semester:
4
Requirements:
Knowledge of basic concepts of electrical engineering and mathematics.
Goal:
Obtaining basic knowledge of the nature of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and its sources. Getting acquainted with radiation detection and measurement methods; precaution against accident and radiation.
Outcome:
Students will be able to recognize sources and hazards of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation as well as take action and apply protection procedures
Contents of the course
Theoretical instruction:
- Electromagnetic radiation. Spectrum and energy of radiation. Radiation classification. Relevant physical quantities in radiation protection.
- Legal framework and regulations. European Union directives.
- Sources of ionizing radiation in nature, medicine, industry and research.
- Radiation detection and dosimetry. Devices and methods.
- Biological effect of radiation.
- Nuclear power plants and their impact on human health and the environment.
- NORM and TENORM materials. Radioactive waste management.
- Definition of non-ionizing radiation. Natural and artificial sources of non-ionizing radiation.
- Basic restrictions and their parameters. Reference levels.
- Electric and magnetic field from high voltage equipment and facilities.
- Electromagnetic effect of consumer electronics and home appliances.
- Radiofrequency (RF) radiation.
- Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
- Techniques and measures of protection against non-ionizing radiation.
- Colloquium.
Practical instruction (Problem solving sessions/Lab work/Practical training):
- Practical teaching follows a program of lectures.
Textbooks and References
- B. Popović, Elektromagnetika, Akademska misao, Beograd, 2005.
- P. Osmokrović, Osnovi nuklearne fizike, Akademska misao, Beograd, 2008.
- G. F. Knoll, Radiation Detection and Measurement , 4th edition, Wiley, 2010
- E. J. Turner, Atoms, Radiation, and Radiation Protection, WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co.KGaA, Weinheim, 2007.
Number of active classes (weekly)
Lectures:
3
Practical classes:
2
Other types of classes:
0
Grading (maximum number of points: 100)
Pre-exam obligations
Points
activities during lectures
5
activities on practial excersises
15
seminary work
10
colloquium
40
Final exam
Points
Written exam
30
Oral exam
0