MABIOD4300 Medical Use of Radiation Course description

All exam papers are assessed by two examiners. At least 15% of the exams will be assessed by an external examiner. The external examiner’s assessment should benefit all students.

10 credits overlap with FYSIO1100 and MENDI1100

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and competence:

Knowledge

The student has

• advanced knowledge of the characteristics of the types of radiation used in medical diagnostics and treatment
• in-depth knowledge of radiobiological long-term effects at the molecular, cell, and organ level when using low and high doses
• in-depth and specialised knowledge of genetic variations and other factors that affect cells’ radiosensitivity
• in-depth knowledge of the main theories and models used to estimate radiation effects and long-term side effects
• in-depth knowledge of the principles behind new radiation-based technology, its potential for medical application and potential consequences for radiation protection and long-term effects
• insight into radiation protection policies at a national and international level, and radiation protection guidelines

Skills

The student is capable of

• analysing how medical use of radiation is influenced by technological, medical, sociocultural and political factors
• applying existing theories and models in the use of radiation with regards to interpreting possible long-term effects

Competence

The student is capable of

• identifying societal challenges relating to the use of new technology that applies ionising radiation
• participating in discussions with other experts in the field about choices of treatment techniques and diagnostic methods
• identifying and discussing ethical challenges relating to medical use of radiation at the individual and societal level, including the assessment and communication of risk

This web-based course is carried out in English. Work and teaching methods include e-lectures, online seminars with oral student presentations and discussions, group work and self-study. For the preparation of the student oral presentations, a digital group tutorial session can be arranged.

The course is disseminated and implemented through OlsoMet’s digital learning platform. Students must have good internet access and computer equipment that allows for communication both by sound and image.

The following required coursework must be approved before the student can take the exam:

• Online attendance at two online seminars at set times
• Online oral presentation of two web-based seminar assignments, in groups of at least two and maximum three students

Exam content: The learning outcomes

Exam form: Individual oral exam (carried out digitally), up to 30 minutes. The language for the oral examination is optional (Norwegian or English).

In addition to providing students with basic knowledge and theory, this course also provides the students with necessary skills and experience in designing heating systems in buildings. The course builds on courses from the first semester of the first year of the master's degree programme.

None other than admission requirements.

After completing this course, the student has the following learning outcomes, as defined in knowledge, skills and general competence:Knowledge

The student has in-depth knowledge of

• energy production, energy use and design of heat supply systems
• boilers, boiler connections, heat pumps, solar heating, district heating, gas and more for energy conversion and transmission
• laws and regulations, energy directive and energy labeling
• incineration plants (bioenergy, coal, oil, gas) and combustion processes
• district heating systems; production, distribution and subscriber centers
• steam systems; temperature, pressure, materials and system structure
• heating elements; radiators, aerotemers and more
• waterborne plants, including expansion systems, pressure conditions, safety devices
• analyze profitability, tariffs, operating time, investments, energy prices

SkillsThe student can

• perform calculations of heating needs
• assess energy needs for building related to external climate with regard to outdoor climate, energy-conscious architecture, heat transport, heat insulation, air tightness and infiltration loss, internal heat supplement and solar energy
• assess the effect and energy pattern of buildings; load measurements, typically energy consumption pattern
• calculate and evaluate the proper regulatory and management systems
• analyze plants with regard to energy use, economy and environmental impact
• show how traditional forms of energy are utilized, and the effects of using such energy sources on the environment
• designing heating systems; calculate heating systems and energy production plants; heating systems, refrigeration systems for air conditioning and heat pumps, ventilation systems, hot water supply and components
• regulate waterborne plants
• dimension pipe networks for water-borne energy

General competenceThe student can

• calculate, design and construct heat producing plants, distribution plants and heating plants so that the environment is not unnecessarily charged
• can formulate and analyze problems using scientific methods in project work