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2020-2021 Catalog Archived

RAD 201 - Radiation Biology

Class: 1 Lab: 3 Credits: 2
This course is a study of the principles of radiobiology and protection. It emphasizes procedures that keep radiation exposure to patients, personnel, and the population at large to a minimum.
Prerequisite(s): Take RAD 102 , RAD 105 , RAD 110 , RAD 130 , and RAD 153  with a minimum grade of “C”.
Course Topics:

  • Introduction to radiation protection
  • Radiation types and sources
  • Interaction of x-rays and matter
  • Radiation quantities and units
  • Radiation monitoring
  • Molecular and cellular radiation biology
  • Early effects of radiation on the organ systems
  • Late effects of radiation on the organ systems
  • Dose limits for exposure to radiation
  • Equipment design for radiation protection
  • Radiation protection for the patient
  • Radiation protection for the occupational personnel
  • Radioisotopes and radiation protection
Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site
Required Materials:

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required to continue in the Radiologic Technology Program.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

  1. Explain how different sources of radiation produce radiant energy.
  2. Evaluate the biologic interactions or radiation on cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems of the human body.
  3. Explain the units of measurement for radiant energy and how each applies to various mediums.
  4. Discuss various radiation monitoring devices and the importance of their use in the radiology profession.
  5. Apply principles of radiation protection to be used in various situations related to diagnostic radiography.
  6. List NCRP standards used to provide radiation protection and safety in diagnostic radiography.
For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Proctored Exams
Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.
Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Academic Misconduct
  • Add/Drop period
  • Appeals Process
  • Class Attendance
  • Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
  • Classroom Conduct/Expectations
  • Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Withdrawal Policy


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2020-2021