2017-2018 Course Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
    Nov 22, 2024  
2017-2018 Course Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

RADT 1200 - Principles of Radiation Biology and Protection


Prerequisite: Program Admission
Provides instruction on the principles of cell radiation interaction. Radiation effects on cells and factors affecting cell response are presented. Acute and chronic effects of radiation are discussed. Topics include: radiation detection and measurement; patient protection; personnel protection; absorbed dose equivalencies; agencies and regulations; introduction to radiation biology; cell anatomy, radiation/cell interaction; and effects of radiation. Contact hours: Class - 2, Lab - 0. Credit hours: 2 (Su)