- Radiation Biology

Catalog description

This course provides an introduction to the principles and concepts underlying the effects of ionizing radiation at the molecular, cellular, tissue, and organismal level. Topics covered include: cell survival curves, linear energy transfer, relative biological effectiveness, oxygen effects, radiation damage to the DNA and chromosomes, acute and late effects of radiation, radiation effects in utero, acute radiation syndrome, and radiation-induced carcinogenesis. Examples and discussion related to radiation therapy treatment, dosimetry, and radiation protection are covered.