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FY6021

Ionizing Radiation - Interactions and Dosimetry

Lessons are not given in the academic year 2025/2026

Credits 7.5
Level Further education, higher degree level
Language of instruction English
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Assignment

About

About the course

Course content

The main elements in the course are basic interaction mechanisms between ionizing radiation and matter and the theoretical basis for dosimetry for the use in radiotherapy and diagnostics, as well as for risk assessment of radiation exposure of humans. Important topics are: Interaction cross sections (classical), mechanisms for interaction of photons, neutrons and charged particles, fundamental entities in dosimetry, cavity theories, radiation equilibrium, applied dosimetry in radiation-based medical diagnostics and therapy, neutron dosimetry, internal dosimetry and personal dosimetry.

Learning outcome

The course provides knowledge about the interaction mechanisms between ionizing radiation and matter, both charged and uncharged particles (photons and neutrons), the theoretical basis for dosimetry of ionizing radiation, and provides the basis for clinical application of dosimetry.

Learning methods and activities

Classroom lectures, calculations, group work.

Oral presentation as compulsory activity.

Compulsory assignments

  • Muntlig presentasjon av selvvalgt tema (individuelt eller i gruppe)

Further on evaluation

100% report as evaluation form. Oral presentation compulsory to pass the course. Re-sit exam possible next time the course is taught.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
- (EVUNVH100)

Course materials

Will be announced when the course starts.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
FY8412 4 sp Autumn 2017
FY8413 4 sp Autumn 2020
TFY4365 7.5 sp Autumn 2022
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Medical Physics
  • Radiation Biophysics/Radiation Biology
  • Biophysics and Medical Technology
  • Physics

Contact information

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Physics

Department with administrative responsibility

Faculty of Natural Sciences

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

Assignment
Weighting 100/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment