Radiation in life

This class is delivered by a faculty member who works in radiation management operations at Shinshu University as a radiation safety officer. The
instructor will give lectures that cover basic to somewhat specialized knowledge on radiation, radiation in the natural world, uses of radiation, health
effects, and radiation risks.
In the wake of the nuclear power plant accident caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake, progress has been made in moving away from nuclear
power. However, following the recent rise in energy prices, a return to nuclear power is being considered. In this context, this class will also cover
energy issues, focusing on nuclear power, which is closely related to radiation.

radiation, nuclear power, health, climate change, energy, risk, objective thinking

Session 1: Orientation; introduction
Session 2: True form and characteristics of radiation
Session 3: Radioactive decay
Session 4: Radiation in the natural world
Session 5: Artificial radiation
Session 6: Uses of radiation
Session 7: Current energy conditions in society
Session 8: Current state of nuclear power generation and related issues
Session 9: Nuclear power generation in the future
Session 10: Radiation amounts and units
Session 11: Measuring radiation
Session 12: Effects of radiation on the human body
Session 13: Legal regulation of radiation
Session 14: Safe handling techniques for radiation
Session 15: Summary
* The above class plan may be reordered or changed depending on the progress of the class and changes in social circumstances.
* External lecturers may be invited to give lectures.

Syllabus (Japanese site only)