RADT 1200 Principles of Radiation Biology and Protection
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.
Prerequisite
RADT 2090 - Radiographic Procedures III with a grade of “C” or better, RADT 1085 - Radiologic Equipment with a grade of “C” or better AND RADT 1330 - Clinical Radiography II with a grade of “C” or better
Corequisite
RADT 1075 - Radiographic Imaging AND RADT 2340 - Clinical Radiography III