RDTP 180B - Radiobiology

Credits: 3

Description
Content is designed to present basic concepts and principles of radiation biology. The interactions of radiation with cells, tissues and the body as a whole and resultant biophysical event will be presented. Discussion of the theories and principles of tolerance doses, time-dose relationships, treatment fractionation schemes and the relationship of the clinical practice of radiation therapy will be discussed, examined, and evaluated.

Student Learning Outcomes

Explain the cell cycle and structure.
Identify early radiation damage on a cellular level.
Describe the cell survival curve and its components.
List short and long term radiation damage to cells.
Understand tissue dose (TD 5/5) and lethal dose (LD 50/5) of radiation damage to cells.
List individual tissue tolerance.
Discuss cellular damage and defects caused by radiation.
Evaluate the use of beam modifiers pertaining to radiation reaction.
Describe the maximum permissible dose (MPD).

Prerequisite: None