NucE 408 Radiation Shielding

Course Description

Radiation sources in reactor systems; attenuation of gamma rays and neutrons; point kernel methods; deep penetration theories; methods for dose computation. For more details see the Course Syllabus.

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PSU Course Catalog Description

NUC E 408 RADIATION SHIELDING ( 3) Radiation sources in reactor systems; attenuation of gamma rays and neutrons; point kernel methods; deep penetration theories; methods for dose computation. Prerequisite: NUC E 301

Required Textbook

J. Kenneth Shultis and Richard E. Faw, Radiation Shielding, American Nuclear Society (2000)

Available from ANS.

The enrollment process is:

1. Contact the Office of Continuing and Distance Education for admission into the course at 814-865-7643.

2. Complete and submit the Registration Form via mail, fax, or in person. See the Registration Page.