Efeitos Biológicos da Radiação

This curricular unit aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the effects of ionizing radiation in biological systems. Mainly, it seeks to provide understanding of the interaction of ionizing radiation with matter on the molecular level and how molecular-level effects lead to damage at the cell and tissue levels.

At the end of this curricular unit, students should be able to:

1. Understand the effect of radiation on atoms and molecules;
2. Distinguish between different mechanisms of damage at the molecular level;
3. Understand the systems of defense, and repair, against radiation damage;
4. Use of radiation in the characterization of biomolecules

Critically review the scientific literature pertinent in this field.