BIO 212 - Radiobiology
Credits: 2
2 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: BIO 151 or BIO 161
Description
This course reviews characteristics of radiation and its effects on normal tissues and malignant cells. Radiation effects are traced from DNA through cells, organs and bodies with a focus on therapeutic and real-world applications.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Discuss characteristics of ionizing radiation including half-life, particulate radiation, dose, exposure, activity and relative biological effectiveness.
- Describe radiation effects on cells, tissues, organs, body and survival including carcinogenesis, mutagenesis and other embryo/fetal effects.
- Discuss radiation injury to DNA and chromosomes, cell cycle effects, necrosis and apoptosis.
- Describe repair of DNA damage and molecular recovery.
- Compare the relationships between radiosensitizers, radioprotectors, linear energy transfer and oxygen enhancement ratio.
- Describe radiation treatment of cancer including the 5 R’s of radiobiology and dose fractionation.
- Discuss diagnostic imaging theory and application.
- Compare the impacts of environmental radiation to human health.
Listed Topics
- Cell biology review
- Radiation characteristics
- Biological effects of radiation
- Cancer development and radiation therapy
- Diagnostic imaging theory, application and side effects
- Environmental radiation
Reference Materials
Textbook and contemporary learning materials
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 3/12/2021
Last Reviewed: 3/23/2023
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