Course overview
This course is the second in the Graduate Certificate of Radiation Management and is split into two sections, the fundamental aspects of radiation biology and the response plans to radiation incidents and accidents. Consisting of 12 topics delivered via 2-weekly online lectures, students will begin learning the fundamental effects of ionising radiation on the biological aspects of DNA, cells, and organs. Students will then learn epidemiology and radiation risk calculations before learning what is required in responding to major radiological events. Students will solidify their theory-based learning by engaging in an on-campus, intensive-week of lab practicals held at the end of Semester. Each student will complete 4 x 4 hour practical components aimed at exposing students to both career-level techniques as well as unique specialist equipment.
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the basic components and systems of the human biology and describe the biological effects of radiation on humans.
- Understand and compare the differences between ionising and non-ionising radiation.
- Demonstrate knowledge of radiation risk: including deterministic effects, stochastic effects, and the various radiation risk models used in epidemiology.
- Describe the concepts and principles involved in responding to and managing radiological events.
- Engage in lab-based practicals based on the content delivered through the course including spectrometry, monitoring, and dose assessments.