The Department of Physics

Course Description

Introduction to cell biology and DNA: this part of the course addresses cell structure, division and functioning, DNA as the main target for radiation, genetics, functioning of cell and damages caused by different types of radiation. Radiation damage and DNA repair. Cell death and mutation.

Organ, tissue and organism effects of irradiation: This part of course addresses cell survival after irradiation and different biological and chemical mechanisms affecting the survival as well as DNA damage and repair. Tissue, organs and organism, effects of irradiation. Here the key knowledge of radiation effects is learned.

Modern methods of radiotherapy: This part of course addresses the main principles, modern methods of radiotherapy and combined therapies as well as tumor biology and responses of tumor and of normal tissues to radiation.

Radiation Carcinogenesis: This part of course addresses the development of cancer after radiation: type of malignancy, dosage, time responses and concepts of for risk estimations.

Radiation protection and legislation: This part of course addresses radiation accidents, radioecology, risk estimation and current legislation in radiation (International and Local). What we have learned after certain accidents and how to avoid high radiation doses or to minimize the consequences of irradiation.

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