RADR 2313 Radiation Biology and Protection

Effects of radiation exposure on biological systems. Includes typical medical exposure levels, methods for measuring and monitoring radiation, and methods for protecting personnel and patients from excessive exposure.

Licensing/Certification Agency: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Semester Hours

3

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Prerequisite

RADR 2205, RADR 2431, and RADR 2260

Corequisite

RADR 2217, RADR 2235 and RADR 2363

End-of-Course Outcomes

Describe the biophysical mechanisms of radiation damage on humans; indicate typical dose ranges for routine radiographic procedures; describe basic methods and instruments for radiation monitoring, detection, and measurement; and implement radiation protection practices.

CIP Code

51.0911 (Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer)