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RTNM 330 - Radiobiology and Radiation Protection (3)

Prerequisites: RTNM 301 
This course focuses on topics in radiobiology, and includes a review of ionization and energy transfer, as well as a discussion of the molecular, cellular, tissue, and organ response to radiation. Acute and chronic effects of radiation exposure are discussed. The course covers topics in licensing requirements; guidelines for radiation protection; governing agencies; radiation signs; record keeping; personnel and area monitoring; radionuclide receipt, storage, and disposal; as well as management of radiation spills.