RDGY41730 Radiation Physics & Detection

Academic Year 2024/2025

Radiation workers are employed in many industries and sectors. Radiation safety is an important concern and governed by national and international legislation and best practice guidelines. This module aims to introduce radiation workers to the fundamental principles of the physics of radiation safety and detection, and encourage the adaption and application of these principles to the students own particular field and work practices.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

In this module the candidate will;

Be introduced to the fundamental concepts of the physics of Radiation

Understand the process of the different types of Radioactive Decay.

Understand the interaction of Ionising Radiation with Matter

Identify the various sources of radiation

Be introduced to dosimetric concepts, quantities and units

Understand radiation detection and measurement

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

50

Online Learning

15

Total

65

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module uses a range of online learning strategies including online lectures, reading, and self-directed learning tasks 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

Students undertaking the module;

- Are recommended to have a basic background in physics.

- Should be computer literate and have continuous internet access for the duration of the programme.

- Should possess a good standard of English (proof of accredited English language study certificate may be needed).
(Details on english level requirements for students whos first language is not english or who's primary degree was not in english can be found at: https://www.ucd.ie/t4cms/english%20language%20requirements.pdf )


Students taking this module with the intention of completing the professional certificate in radiation safety should;

- Be currently employed in a facility which uses ionising radiation within the state regulated and licensed by the Environmental Protection Agency of Ireland or within similarly regulated and licensed facilities internationally.

- Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development (CPD) within the realms of radiation protection.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade

Not yet recorded.


Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
Repeat Within Two Trimesters
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Online automated feedback

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Name Role
Mr Andrew McGovern Lecturer / Co-Lecturer