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.
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
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 59641
Section FR01
Size 20
Available 20
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