Radiobiology and dosimetry (6 points)
(MED)
Leader: Dr Ray Budd
Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2004 (OCL)
Clayton Summer 2004 (OCL)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (OCL)
Clayton Summer 2005 (OCL)
Synopsis:
Objectives: On successful completion of this unit students will be able to: 1. understand the known biological effects of radiation on cells and tissues; 2. describe the difference in effectiveness of various types of ionising radiation; 3. recognise and explain the mechanisms of cellular repair radiation damage; 4. explain the difference between early and late effects of radiation damage; 5. calculate radiation dose in a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic scenarios; 6. discuss the current scientific theories relating to the risk associated with dose; 7. understand the rationale used to determine the most appropriate radiation treatment schedules; and 8. understand the modifying techniques used to obtain the maximum gain from a particular treatment schedule.
Assessment: Written examination (three hours): 75% + Two assignments: 25%
Prerequisites: RTS4000, RTS4010, RTS4012
Corequisites: RTS4021, RTS4022
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