Course Number
575.607
Next Offered
Spring 2024
Primary Program
Environmental Engineering
Location
Online
Course Format
Online

This course covers fundamental aspects of radioactive substances in the environment; remediation processes for these substances; and their eventual storage, processing, and disposal. It provides a basic understanding of radioactivity and its effect on humans and their environment, as well as the techniques for their remediation and disposal. Topics include radioactivity, the nucleoids, interaction of radiation with matter, shielding, dosimetry, biological effects, protection standards, sources of environmental radiation, risk evaluation, fate and transport analysis, cleanup standards, legal requirements, cleanup technologies, waste disposal, and case studies.

Course Offerings

Open

Radioactive Waste Management

575.607.81
01/22/2024 - 05/07/2024
Semester
Spring 2024
Course Format
Online
Location
Online
Cost
$5,090.00
Course Materials