2credit hour(s)Prerequisite:RADT 2090 + RADT 2404 + PHIL 2120 Corequisite:RADT 2408 + RADT 2490. Presents biological effects of radiation exposure to human cells and tissues including genetic, somatic, short- and long-term effects. Topics include radiation measurements, policies and protection measures for technologists, patients and others. Minimizing patient and personnel exposure, basic methods of protection, protective devices, units of measurement and sources of radiation exposure are covered.