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Apr 18, 2024
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2021-2022 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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RADI 234 - Radiobiology and Protection 1.5 CR
This course is intended to identify and justify the need to minimize unnecessary radiation exposure to humans. Students will review the principles of cellular biology and identify the sources of electromagnetic and particulate radiations. They will learn about radiosensitivity and the effects of ionizing radiation on human cells, tissues and organs. Radiation units of measurement, as well as dose limits for both the public and the occupational worker will be presented. Students will learn how as radiologic technologists, they can employ various means to produce high-quality diagnostic images at a dose as low as reasonably achievable.
Additional Information: Formal admission to the Radiography Program required.
Requisites: Take RADI 221 and RADI 225 with at least a grade of C.
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Explore cell biology.
- Explore molecular and cellular radiobiology.
- Describe early tissue reactions and their effects on organ systems.
- Explore stochastic effects and late tissue reactions of radiation in organ systems.
- Discuss health physics as it relates to radiation safety.
- Explore equipment design for radiation protection.
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