HPHYS 410: Radiation Biology

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 ILOs 1, 2, & 3. 2. Derive the cell survival curve and how it was generated ILOs 1, 2, & 3. 3. Explain the cellular mitosis cycle and stages of radiosensitivity ILOs 1, 2, & 3. 4. Determine the effects on the hematopoietic and gastro-intestinal system following a significant radiation exposure ILOs 1, 2, & 3. 5. Evaluate medical countermeasures and when they are used following a significant acute radiation event ILOs 1, 2, & 3. 6. Differentiate embryo stages of development and its radiosensitivity ILOs 1, 2, & 3. 7. Evaluate and present on one topic of radiation biology that illustrates contemporary understanding of the topic ILOs 1, 2, 3, & 4.