NUM-2440 Radiation Biology and Protection

Credits: 3
This course explores radiation-matter interactions, as well as the biological effects of ioniziing radiation. By gaining an understanding of these phenomena, students formulate radiation protection methods for keeping exposure to patients, self and others as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA). As the student analyzes the system of limiting effective dose, they learn to distinguish the various radiation quantities and units. Coursework equips students to predict biological effects of radiation and to explain these effects to patients. Finally, students compare and contrast various methods of radiation monitoring. This course is also offered as RAD-2440. Students may not receive credit for both NUM-2440 and RAD-2440.

Prerequisite(s): NUM-1650.

Course Outcomes

Formulate appropriate radiation protection methods for patient, self and others.
Analyze the effective dose limiting system.
Differentiate between radiation quantities and units.
Predict biological effects of radiation exposure.
Compare/contrast different methods of radiation monitoring.
Explain biological effects of radiation to patients.