Radiation Biology, Protection and Epidemiology

Postgraduate

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
RADI 5000
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Course ID
201957
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Phys, Chem and E Sci
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Course level
5
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of the effects of radiation in vivo, operational health physics, radiation protection and epidemiological methods appropriate for practice as a medical or health physicist.

  • Radiation Sources, Risks and Biological Effects
  • Tumour Development and Modelling
  • Health Effects, Shielding and Protection
  • Legislation and Epidemiology

Course learning outcomes

  • Explain basic concepts and principles of radiation biology and radiation protection.
  • Discuss biological effects of radiation.
  • Explain basic concepts and principles of radiation therapy.
  • Discuss legislation regarding radiation protection.
  • Apply accepted/recommended models to calculate risks associated with radiation exposure in straightforward situations.
  • Use the tools, methodologies, language and conventions of physics to communicate ideas and explanations.

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Assumed knowledge

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Textbook(s)

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Inherent requirements

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Other resources

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Assessment

  • Short Response Questions – 10%
  • Problem Solving Task, Problem Solving Task, Problem Solving Task, Problem Solving Task – 40%
  • Problem Solving Task – 50%