Course - Biophysics of Ionizing Radiation - TFY4315
TFY4315 - Biophysics of Ionizing Radiation
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Oral exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral exam | 100/100 | 1 hours | E |
Course content
This course gives an introduction to the deposition of energy from ionizing radiation in biologic materials. Topics presented includes direct and indirect radiation effects, radiation-induced DNA damage and repair, mechanisms of cell death following radiation, quantitative models of cell kill and cell survival, dose-response relationships, tumor and normal tissue responses to radiation, main principles for use of ionizing radiation in cancer therapy, the 5 R's of fractionation, time-dose fractionation, therapeutic ratio, the linear-quadratic model, tumor control probability and normal tissue complication probability models, the dose-rate effect, the volume effect, the oxygen effect, tumor microenvironment and hypoxia, combination of radiotherapy with chemotherapy and molecularly targeted agents, sensitizing and protective agents, hyperthermia, proton and ion therapy.
Learning outcome
Knowledge the candidate should have knowledge about: - The interaction of ionizing radiation with biological materials. - Mechanisms behind the induction and repair of radiation-induced molecular and cellular effects. - The use of ionizing radiation in cancer therapy. Skills the candidate should be able to: - The use of various mathematical models for the estimation of cell kill and cell survival after irradiation of ionizing radiation. General competence the candidate should be able to: - Interpretation and presentation of scientific data obtained during the practical work in the laboratory, computer simulations and group work. - Reading and presenting research literature.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, compulsory laboratory exercises/demonstrations, and compulsory project work in groups with presentation. Teaching will be in English if students on international master programs are attending the course. Expected work load in the course is 225 hours.
Compulsory assignments
- Project with presentation
- Laboratory exercises
Further on evaluation
Evaluation is made based on a final oral exam (100%).
Recommended previous knowledge
Course TFY4225 Nuclear and Radiation Physics or equivalent. Knowledge of cell biology (TFY4260 or equivalent) would be useful.
Course materials
To be announced at the start of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIF4092 | 7.5 | ||
| FY8919 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2017 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Biophysics and Medical Technology
- Physics
Examination
Examination arrangement: Oral exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Oral exam
100/100
E
2023-12-18 - 2023-12-20
09:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates Storhall del 2 Idrettssenteret (Dragvoll) 1 Storhall del 1 Idrettssenteret (Dragvoll) 1 - Summer UTS Oral exam 100/100 E
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"