RTE 231

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COURSE SYLLABUS

1.	TITLE OF COURSE:	Radiation Biology/Protection
	PREFIX/NUMBER:	RTE 231	CREDIT HOURS:	2
2.	PREREQUISITE:	RTE 142

3.	RESOURCES NEEDED:
	TEXT:	Bushong - Radiologic Science for Technologists, 7th Edition, Mosby Publishing, 2001 Bushong - Radiologic Science Workbook and Laboratory Manual, 7th Edition, Mosby Publishing, 2001
	SUPPLIES:	None
4.	COURSE DESCRIPTION:	PRQ: RTE 142. Provides the basic knowledge and understanding of the biologic effects of ionizing radiation and radiation protection and safety.

5.	COURSE OBJECTIVES:
	The student will be able to:
	A.	discuss the cell theory of human biology and identify the components and function of the human cell
	B.	list and describe the molecular composition of the human body
	C.	describe the processes of mitosis and meiosis and evaluate the radiosensitivity of tissues and organs
	D.	state the Law of Bergonie and Tribondeau; list and describe the physical and biological factors related to radiation dose and tissue damage
	E.	list and explain the four types of dose-response relationships
	F.	discuss the effects of in vitro and in vivo irradiation of macromolecules
	G.	explain radiation effects on DNA macromolecules and the effect of radiolysis of water molecules
	H.	describe the principles of the target theory of radiobiology and cell survival kinetics of human cells in radiobiology
	I.	relate the early effects of radiation, associated syndromes of acute radiation incidents, and local tissue damage
	J.	identify dose relationships and late effects of radiation exposure as relates to local tissue damage, life-span shortening, radiation induced malignancies, fertility and pregnancy
	K.	list the cardinal principles of radiation protection, occupational and non-occupational dose limiting recommendations, and the principle of ALARA
	L.	list the regulatory and safety requirements for radiologic equipment, monitoring devices, primary and secondary barriers, and personnel monitoring devices

6.	EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
	Grading system is based on a composite of all evaluations and attendance by percentage as follows:
		Written Evaluations	50%
		Final Evaluation	50%
		Grading Scale Raw Score Range		Letter Grade
		93 to 100		A
		85 to 92		B
		77 to 84		C
		69 to 76		D
		0 to 68		F

	Special Remarks:
	Quizzes and written evaluations will be a combination of true/false, completion, fill-in and multiple choice questions. Final evaluation is mandatory and will be a comprehensive multiple choice examination.
	Minimum acceptable grade for major coursework is a "C", (2.0 GPA).
	Any student missing 20% or more of scheduled contact hours will be officially and immediately dropped from the class.
	Each student is accountable for all work missed due to absence.
	Instructors are under no obligation to make special arrangements for students who have been absent.
	All make-up evaluations and quizzes must be made up no later than one week after original date given. Failure to meet the above requirement will result in a loss of 8 points.
	Make-up evaluations will be given only for excused absences.

7.	COURSE OUTLINE
	UNIT I	Fundamentals of Radiobiology
	UNIT II	Molecular and Cellular Radiobiology
	UNIT III	Early and Late Effects of Radiation
	UNIT IV	Health Physics Designing for Radiation Protection
		FINAL EVALUATION

8.	METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
	To be successful in this course, students are expected to participate in discussions, readings, in-class writing, and peer review activities. The instructor may assign point values to such activities.
9.	ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
	The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook. Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty, and personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Sanctions for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor.
10.	ADA NOTICE:
	Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.