Course overview
This course explores the fundamental aspects of radiation biology and the response plans to radiation incidents and accidents.
- Basis Of Radiation Biology
- Biological Effects And Protection
- Ionising Vs Non-Ionising Radiation Risk
- Incident And Emergency Response
- Major Investigations And Forensics
Course learning outcomes
- Define fundamental aspects of radiation biology, including interactions and effects with biological systems
- Compare the difference between ionising and non-ionizing radiation sources, effects, and risks
- Identify basic epidemiological methodology, determine factors that contribute to radiation risk, and differentiate risk models
- Describe the concepts and principles involved in responding to and management radiological events
- Safely apply laboratory techniques to explore non-ionising radiation sources, and detect natural radioactivity