IS - 338 Advanced Radiation Biology

This course is directed to Computed Tomography (CT) and Interventional Radiography students enrolled in the Imaging Sciences program. Content will include review and continuation of basic radiobiology involved with radiography and advanced modalities. It will address the radiobiological/biophysical events at the cellular and subcellular levels. Analysis of factors influencing radiation response of cells and tissues will be covered. Construction and evaluation of radiobiological data on graphs, charts, and survival curves will be included. Relationships of time, dose, fractionation, volume and site as they apply to tissue response will be evaluated. The principles of radiation response modifiers, hyperthermia, chemotherapy and their influence on biologic effects in combination with radiation will be examined. Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3