NMTT 2201 - Radiochemistry and Radiopharmacy

Credits: 2

Basic concepts of radiochemistry and radiopharmacy including the atomic structure, radioactive decay, and production of various radionuclides. Emphasis on radiopharmaceuticals and their ideal characteristics, biodistribution, and clinical applications; the various dosage forms in which they may be dispensed; quality control tests; and their formation and dispensing.

Lecture: 1
Lab: 4
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1405, NMTT 1409; must be placed into college-level reading, college-level writing and MATH 1314 in math.