Radiation Biology

Catalog description

This course teaches the principles of radiation biology. Topics covered include the various ways ionizing radiation interacts with matter from the atomic to the systemic levels of biologic organization including biologic effects of radiation exposure, early effects, late effects, somatic effects, and genetic effects. The concepts of stochastic and deterministic effects, risk models, and dose-response curves are also covered. Prerequisite: admission to Radiologic Technology Program. Offered Fall, Spring.