• Basic information
• Learning outcomes
• Contents
• Assessment
• Workload

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Understands the biological effects of radiation.

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Define, Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (cbrn) concepts in a specialized way and apply them in CBRN defense
   2. Understand relevant research methodologies and techniques and their appropriate application within his/her research field
   3. Analyze critically and evaluate his/her findings and those of others
   4. Summarize, document, report and reflect on progress
   5. Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams
   6. Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
   7. Effectively express his/her research ideas and findings both orally and in writing
   8. Be aware of issues relating to the rights of other researchers and of research subjects e.g. confidentiality, attribution, copyright, ethics, malpractice, ownership of data

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Homework assignment
2. Describes the radiobiological basis of radiation protection

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Define, Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (cbrn) concepts in a specialized way and apply them in CBRN defense
   2. Understand relevant research methodologies and techniques and their appropriate application within his/her research field
   3. Analyze critically and evaluate his/her findings and those of others
   4. Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams
   5. Asses risks of natura lor human made CBRN threats
   6. Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
   7. Effectively express his/her research ideas and findings both orally and in writing
   8. Be aware of issues relating to the rights of other researchers and of research subjects e.g. confidentiality, attribution, copyright, ethics, malpractice, ownership of data

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Homework assignment
3. Explains the use of radiation for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Define, Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (cbrn) concepts in a specialized way and apply them in CBRN defense
   2. Understand relevant research methodologies and techniques and their appropriate application within his/her research field
   3. Gain original, independent and critical thinking, and develop theoretical concepts and tools
   4. Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams
   5. Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
   6. Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge
   7. Effectively express his/her research ideas and findings both orally and in writing
   8. Understand relevant health and safety issues and demonstrate responsible working practices

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
   2. Homework assignment
   3. Seminar/presentation

Contents
Week 1:	Definition and history of radiation
Week 2:	Cell Biology
Week 3:	Cellular Effects of Radiation
Week 4:	Cellular Response to Radiation
Week 5:	Stochastic and Non-Stochastic Effects of Radiation
Week 6:	Somatic Effects of Radiation
Week 7:	Genetic Effects of Radiation
Week 8:	Mid-term Exam
Week 9:	Sensivity of Tissues to Radiation
Week 10:	The Effect of Radiation on Tumors
Week 11:	Radiopharmaceutics
Week 12:	Radiation Safety
Week 13:	Radiation Protection
Week 14:	Student Presentations
Week 15*:	General Review
Week 16*:	Final Exam
Textbooks and materials:	Essentials of Radiation, Biology and Protection, Steve Forshier, 2nd Ed., Delmar, 2009
Recommended readings:	Basic Clinical Radiobiology, Michael Joiner and Albert Van Der Kogel 4th ed., Edward Arnold, 2009.
	* Between 15th and 16th weeks is there a free week for students to prepare for final exam.

Assessment
Method of assessment	Week number	Weight (%)
Mid-terms:	8	35
Other in-term studies:		0
Project:		0
Homework:	14	15
Quiz:		0
Final exam:	16	50
	Total weight:	(%)

Workload
Activity	Duration (Hours per week)	Total number of weeks	Total hours in term
Courses (Face-to-face teaching):	3	14
Own studies outside class:	6	14
Practice, Recitation:	0	0
Homework:	0	0
Term project:	15	1
Term project presentation:	1	1
Quiz:	0	0
Own study for mid-term exam:	20	1
Mid-term:	2	1
Personal studies for final exam:	20	1
Final exam:	2	1
		Total workload:
		Total ECTS credits:	*
	* ECTS credit is calculated by dividing total workload by 25. (1 ECTS = 25 work hours)