PHYS 2040

RADIATION FUNDAMENTALS

University of Nebraska at Omaha · UGRD · Fall 2026

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This one-semester course examines the ways radiation affects our daily lives. Topics include: structure of matter and types of radiation, half-life and activity, biological effects of radiation, radiation standards and protection, uses of isotopes and radiation, nuclear wastes life-cycle, nature of risk versus benefit, dose calculations and shielding fundamentals.

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Class #nebraska_omaha-PHYS2040Fall 2026UGRD3 credits

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