The effect of radiation of various kinds on cells and tissues; mechanisms of damage, repair theories, genetic effects, dose-response relationships; cancer radiotherapy (x-rays, electrons, neutrons, protons, negative Pi mesons); other types of cancer therapies used in conjunction with radiotherapy (e.g. hyperthermia); late effects of radiation; carcinogenesis; risk vs. benefit; applications. [Note: First year Physics will become a prerequisite for entry into this course beginning in the Fall of 2010. Offered: F] Prereq: One of PHYS 111, 115, 121 and one of PHYS 112, 122, 125 and level at least 4A in Applied Health Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics or Science
