Life, Health and Radiation
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| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 2436 | yes | Coursera |
The Syllabus
Videos
- Course Introduction
- Pre-course self-reflection exercise
- Introduction to Module 1
- Atomic structure
- Understanding waves
- Understanding electromagnetic waves
- The electromagnetic spectrum
- Radiation interacting with matter, Part 1
- Radiation interacting with matter, Part 2
- Alpha and beta particles
- Module 1 conclusion
Readings
- How to navigate the course
- Overview of the assessments and activities
- A map of our journey across the electromagnetic spectrum
- Module 1 further readings
Practice Exercises
- Test yourself: Pre-course knowledge quiz
- Assessment 1 - Module 1 quiz
Videos
- Introduction to Module 2
- Who discovered radiation?
- ELF radiation
- Radio frequency radiation
- Microwave radiation
- Infrared
- Module 2 conclusion
Readings
- The wonderful world of radio waves
- What is the Cosmic Microwave Background?
- Module 2 further readings
Practice Exercise
- Assessment 2 - Module 2 quiz
Videos
- Introduction to Module 3
- Visible radiation
- Ultraviolet radiation
- Biological effects of ionising radiation
- Biological repair pathways
- Module 3 conclusion
Readings
- Rainbows of the night
- Why is the sky blue?
- Gene mutations and natural selection
- Why do people have different skin colours?
- Module 3 further readings
Practice Exercise
- Assessment 3 - Module 3 quiz
Videos
- Introduction to Module 4
- X-rays
- Gamma rays
- Radiation Protection
- Personalised risk
- Encouraging the practice of justification
- Module 4 conclusion
Readings
- Can black holes emit radiation?
- What does "radiation dose" mean?
- Cultural perspectives on cancer
- Module 4 further readings
Practice Exercise
- Assessment 4 - Module 4 quiz
Videos
- Introduction to Module 5
- X-ray examination
- CT examination
- Nuclear medicine
- Radiation therapy
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Ultrasound
- Module 5 conclusion
- Summary of course
Readings
- What is the right radiation dose for me?
- DEXA, Angiography and Fluoroscopy
- Module 5 further readings
Practice Exercises
- Assessment 5 - Module 5 quiz
- Assessment 6 - End of course quiz
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