Working with Isotopes

 

Students will learn to safely handle radioactive tracer substances and apply them in biological research, and will gain an insight into techniques for radiation detection. The course, including a theoretical and a practical part, ends with an examination. A positive mark entitles the participant to receive a level 5b certificate, which is needed to obtain a permit to handle radiation sources.

The following topics will be dealt with: principles of radioactivity, radioactive decay, radiation hazards and protection, dosimetry, scintigraphy, gamma spectrometry, autoradiography, etc.

The practical classes will be devoted to working safely with radiation sources, measuring various types of radiation, shielding radiation sources, and applying radioactive substances in biological research.
 

Study load

2 ECTS credit points

 

Calendar

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Registration

E.J. (Arjo) Bunskoeke (e.j.bunskoeke@rug.nl)

Phone: +31 50 363 2410

 

Coordinator
E.J. (Arjo) Bunskoeke

Life Sciences

 

Additional information

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