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Radiobiology and Radiation Safety for Medical Physicists

Physics and AstronomySC - Faculty of Science
Overview

Subject

MDPH - Medical Physics

Description

Overview of relevant subjects in Radiobiology (the study of the effects of ionizing radiation on living things) and Radiation Safety. Radiobiology topics covered include cell kinetics, cell survival curves, radiation pathology and dose fractionation. Radiation Safety includes regulations and best practices meant to protect staff and members of the public from unsafe exposure to radiation. Material covered is drawn from the reports of multiple regulatory bodies and will include discussions of treatment vault shielding and design in Radiation Therapy facilities.

Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.

Course Attributes

Fee Rate Group(Domestic) - A, Fee Rate Group(International) -B, GFC Hours (3-0)

Courses may consist of a Lecture, Lab, Tutorial, and/or Seminar. Students will be required to register in each component that is required for the course as indicated in the schedule of classes. Practicums, internships or other experiential learning modalities are typically indicated as a Lab component.

Component

LEC

Units

3

Repeat for Credit

No

Subject code

MDPH
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