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2022-2023 Catalog Archived
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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:
- Explain how different sources of radiation produce radiant energy.
- Evaluate the biologic interactions or radiation on cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems of the human body.
- Explain the units of measurement for radiant energy and how each applies to various mediums.
- Discuss various radiation monitoring devices and the importance of their use in the radiology profession.
- Apply principles of radiation protection to be used in various situations related to diagnostic radiography.
- 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 Course Policies that include:
- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies: Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:
- Academic Integrity
- Add/Drop period
- Attendance
- Classroom Conduct
- Equal Access
- IT Access
- Online Behavior
- Online Confidentiality
- Services For Students with Disabilities
- Student Concerns
- Student Help Services
- Withdrawals
Official Course Syllabus 2022-2023
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