The aim is to explore the effects of ionizing radiation on biological material and to include the application of radiation biology in radiation protection and safety.
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
• identify and discuss the basic connection between interactions of radiation with tissue
• describe molecular interactions, through sub-cellular and cellular levels of organization; general aspects of DNA repair; biological effects of ionizing radiation (stochastic and non-stochastic effects)
• identify and discuss concepts of risk, including the evaluation of radiation risks, risk-benefit analysis, and index of harm
• synthesize and present in a cohesive and consistent manner the data for radiation therapy physics, imaging physics, radiation protection and safety, and nuclear medicine