MEDI 7059 Radiobiology
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 401322
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Description This subject provides a specialised study of the Characteristics and Properties of Radiation Chemistry, Structure of Matter, Chemical Behaviour, Ionisation and Excitation, as well as in-depth study of the effects of exposure to ionising radiation on biological systems from the cellular level to systemic effects. The topics of the unit will be focused on the biological response to irradiation which will be considered from the perspective of susceptibility versus resistance for the purposes of radiation protection in medical, occupational and environmental exposures to radioactivity. There will be specialist lectures by radiobiology and/or radiotherapy experts during the unit.
School Medicine
Discipline Radiology
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 3 10cp
Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject
Co-requisite(s) MEDI 7058
Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 4767 Master of Advanced Imaging (MRI), 4768 Graduate Diploma of Advanced Imaging (MRI) or 4769 Grad Certificate in Advanced Imaging (MRI)
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
Item | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
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Reflection | 500 words minimum each x 8 | 40 | N | Individual |
Case Study | 2,000 words | 20 | N | Individual |
Literature Review | 2,500 words | 25 | N | Group |
Presentation | 20 minutes | 15 | N | Individual |
Teaching Periods