Learning objectives:

At the end of this class, students will be able to:

1. Describe the relationship between basic electrical parameters such as voltage, current, power and resistance.
2. Explain the relationship between electrical parameters and electric and magnetic fields.
3. Contrast the characteristics of static electric or magnetic fields with time varying fields.
4. Describe electromagnetic radiation in terms of frequency, wavelength and energy.
5. Distinguish health hazards of nonionizing radiation from the hazards of ionizing radiation.
6. Identify potential health hazards from ultraviolet radiation,
7. Assess optical radiation, infrared radiation, and laser hazards,
8. Evaluate exposures to radio frequency radiation in simple geometries
9. Assess potential hazards due to body heating from external radiation.
10. Identify potential hazards for electrical shock,
11. Assess exposures to VLF and ELF electric and magnetic fields.  
12. Apply current exposure standards to evaluate occupational exposure hazards where appropriate.

There will be 2 problem sets, a midterm, and final.  The midterm will count for approximately 25% of the total and the final exam 35%. Late assignments will be reduced in credit by 10% for each day they are past due.

Required Texts:  1. Nonionizing Radiation (ISBN 3-9804789-1-2) (by special order at UW Health sciences bookstore)

2. Nonionizing Radiation protection, 2nd Ed, WHO Serial #25; available as a course Pac at Health Sciences Book Store

NOTE: If you would like to request academic accommodations due to a disability, please contact Disabled Student Services, 448 Schmitz, 543-8924 (V/TDD).  If you have a letter from Disabled Student Services indicating you have a disability that requires academic accommodations, please present the letter to me so we can discuss the accommodations you might need for class.