This course is intended to teach students molecular mechanisms of radiation interaction, cell survival curves, cellular radiosensitivity, dose fractionation, acute radiation syndrome, medical countermeasures, radiation carcinogenesis, teratogenesis, and radiation protection. Students will develop skills by learning how to use applicable sections of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Radiological Toolbox. Course Outcomes: 1. Describe molecular mechanisms of radiation interaction (SLO 1, 2, 3) 2. Derive the cell survival curve and how it was generated (SLO 1, 2, 3) 3. Explain the cellular mitosis cycle and stages of radiosensitivity (SLO 1, 2, 3) 4. Determine the effects on the hematopoietic and gastro-intestinal system following a significant radiation exposure (SLO 1, 2, 3) 5. Evaluate medical countermeasures and when they are used following a significant acute radiation event (SLO 1, 2, 3) 6. Differentiate embryo stages of development and its radiosensitivity (SLO 1, 2, 3) 7. Evaluate and present on one topic of radiation biology that illustrates contemporary understanding of the topic (SLO 1, 2, 3, 4)
Prerequisite
Completion of HPHYS 305 with a 2.5 or higher, or instructor permission.