3 credits
Spring 2026 Lecture Distance Learning Upper Division
Effects of ionizing radiation on living systems at the molecular, cellular and tissue levels. Biological basis for radiation therapy treatment planning and radiation protection.
Learning Outcomes1Understand the interaction of radiation with cells.
2Understand the biological, chemical, and physical factors that modulate the interaction of radiation with cells.
3Understand the mechanisms of cell killing by radiation.
4Understand the repair of radiation damage.
5Understand the genetic effects of radiation.
6Understand the carcinogenic effects of radiation.
7Understand the effects of radiation on different tissues.
8Understand the effects of acute whole body irradiation.
9Understand the use of radiation in cancer therapy.
10Understand the effects of radiation on development.
11Understand the biology of radiation carcinogenesis.
12Understand the risk of cancer in populations exposed to low doses of radiation.
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