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Radiological Protection and Dosimetry

Radiological Protection and Dosimetry

Code	13514
Year	1
Semester	S1
ECTS Credits	6
Workload	TP(60H)
Scientific area	Biomedical Sciences
Entry requirements	Do not exist.
Mode of delivery	Face-to-face Professor-centered teaching, with active participation of students.
Work placements	Not applicable.
Learning outcomes	Introduce the main topics of dosimetry and radiation protection, as well as identify and relate the biological effects of ionizing radiation. Provide an in-depth understanding of the fundamental principles of radiation protection and radiation measurement techniques. Familiarise students with relevant legislation and standards, and equip them to assess and manage the risks associated with exposure to ionising radiation. Students will be prepared to implement effective safety practices and apply their knowledge through case studies and practical simulations. Additionally, the course encourages research and the development of new methodologies and technologies in the field of radiation protection. By the end of the curricular unit (CU), students should be able to: Coherently analyse and discuss the topics covered, demonstrating a clear understanding of basic theoretical principles and experimental evidence; Interpret, solve, and discuss problems at intermediate and advanced levels rel
Syllabus	1. Radiological Protection 1.1. Sources of ionizing radiation 1.1.1. Modes of radioactive decay 1.1.2. Radioactive decay law 1.1.3. Alternatives to the occurrence of a decay 1.1.4. Radioactivity production and decay 1.2. Interaction of ionizing radiation in matter 1.2.1. Basic notions 1.2.2. Interaction of heavy charged particles 1.2.3. Interaction of electrons/positrons 1.2.4. Interaction of X- and gamma-rays 2. Dosimetry 2.1. Physical quantities used in dosimetry and microdosimetry 2.1.1. Radiometric quantities 2.1.2. Kerma 2.1.3. Absorbed dose, electronic balance and relationship with kerma 2.1.4. Exposure and relationship with kerma in air 2.1.5. Activity 2.1.6. Microdosimetric quantities 2.2. Biological effects 2.2.1. Classification of biological effects 2.2.2. Interaction of radiation with tissues 2.2.3. Effects at the cellular level; 2.2.4. Effects of radiation on organs and tissues; 2.2.5. Factors that affect cellular sensitivity to radiation 2.2.6. Risk estimation models
Main Bibliography	Michael G. Stabin, Radiation Protection and Dosimetry: An Introduction to Health Physics, Springer, 2008. Cap. 3,4,5,6,7,8:8.5,8.6,8.7,8.8, 9,10,11. Faiz M. Khan, The Physics of Radiation Therapy, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 3rd edition, 2003. Cap.5, 8, 9, 10, 16. G. F. Knoll, Radiation Detection and Measurement, 3rd ed., John Wiley & Sons, 2000, New York. Cap. 2 H. H. Rossi, M. Zaider, Microdosimetry and Its Applications, 2011, Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg GmbH & Co.KG. F. H. Attix, Introduction to Radiological Physics and Radiation Dosimetry, 2008, WILEY-VCH.
Language	Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.