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PHYS-300 - RADIOLOGIC PHYSICS 1  4 credits
Topics covered are: basic mechanics, mass, force, work, momentum, electrostatics leading to fundamentals of electronics to produce photons. Special topics covered are: the nature of the photon, EM spectrum, ionizing radiation, photoelectric effect, Compton Effect, pair production. All radiation attenuation processes are presented in detail. Use of software program using spread sheet required. Honors component with permission of instructor. Scientific Calculator required. Web assisted. Required by some programs. Offered Fall semester.PREREQUISITE: Placement in college-level English; ALGB-093 (Algebra 2) or ALGB-097 with a minimum grade of C-. Required of departments DMIR, DMIN; open to all students.