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The radiochemistry program at Eastern Michigan University (EMU) was initiated twenty years ago. A three-semester-hour lecture/laboratory course was offered specifically for chemistry and biology seniors and first year graduate students. As demand increased from medical technologists, a special course was introduced in radiation and radioimmunoassay. The Nuclear Medicine Technology program required a different approach. A special mini course was also taught for biologists. At present the 3-hour course is being reevaluated to address the needs of biochemists and toxicologists. The evolution of nuclear science courses at EMU and their current status is discussed.
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Rengan, K. Radiotracer techniques courses at Eastern Michigan University: Evolution with changing clientele. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, Articles 171, 203–211 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02039688
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