RADT 207 - Radiation Protection/Radiobiology

Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
This course provides an introduction to basic radiation protection and radiobiology. Topics covered include interaction of x-radiation and matter, radiation quantities and units, radiation monitoring and dose limits to ionizing radiation. Also covered is an overview of cell biology, molecular and cellular radiation biology, early and late radiation effects on organ systems and equipment used in radiation protection. Prerequisite: RADT 230 with a minimum grade of C.