May 03, 2024  
2020-2021 Academic Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

RTNM 331 - Radiobiology and Radiation Protection (2)

Prerequisites: RTNM 301 , RTNM 302  
This course covers topics in radiobiology including the response of cells, tissue, and organs to radiation.  Acute and chronic effects of radiation exposure are compared.  The course focuses on licensing requirements as well as radiation protection regulations.  Personnel and area monitoring with appropriate signage, radiation spills, record keeping, radionuclide handling from receipt, storage, and disposal are also discussed.