BIO 246 - Radiation Biology/Protection

Institution:

Niagara County Community College

Subject:

BIO - Biology

Description:

Radiation protection procedures related to diagnostic use of radiation and the concepts of As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA), Negligible Individual Risk Level (NIRL) and Stochastic and Non-stochastic effects. Radiation effects on biological molecules and organisms and factors affecting biological response. Acute and chronic effects of radiation are discussed. Regulatory agencies will be identified, and agency involvement in radiation protection will be discussed. Restricted to Radiology students. Prerequisite: BIO 214 RAD 203, RAD 204, and RAD 212 may be met concurrently

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.niagaracc.suny.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 614-6222

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.