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| RADI2001-1 | Radioprotection : Hygiene problems
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| Duration : | 15h Th |
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| Lecturer : | Roland Hustinx |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| This course is an introduction to human radiopathology. It considers teh various pathological effects that results from exposure to ionizing ardiations in man. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| To understand and describe the risks associated with the exposure to ionizing radiations:
Determinist effects
partial irradiation
whole body irradiation
Stochastic effects
genetic effects
radiation-induced cancers
Intra-uterine exposure
Risks associated with low-dose exposure |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| None. The first session is dedicated to a refresher course summarizing the elements of nuclear physics and radiation biology that are necessary to understand this course. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| none |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Seven two-hour sessions. |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| The power point file is made available at the end of the course. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Oral exam; |
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Contacts :
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| Pr. R. Hustinx, 04 366 7200, rhustinx@chu.ulg.ac.be
Secretary (Mme Van Cutsem): 04 366 72199, mednuc@chu.ulg.ac.be |
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