Module ME5051-KP05

Duration

1 Semester

Turnus of offer

every summer semester

Credit points

5

Course of studies, specific fields and terms:

• Master Molecular Life Science 2023, optional subject, interdisciplinary competence

Classes and lectures:

• ME5051-P: Radionuclides and Ionizing Radiation in Biomedical Research (practical course, 2 SWS)
• ME5051-V: Radionuclides and Ionizing Radiation in Biomedical Research (lecture, 2 SWS)

Workload:

• 60 hours in-classroom work
• 30 hours exam preparation
• 60 hours private studies

Contents of teaching:

• Physics of ionizing radiation
• Principles of radiation detection
• Principles of dosimetry
• Radiation biology: principles of radiation damage, health risks caused by ionizing radiation
• Safety requirements in radionuclide laboratories
• Application of radionuclides in research and medicine
• Radiation chemistry and labeling strategies
• Radiation protection

Qualification-goals/Competencies:

• The students will understand the rules of radiation protection
• They are able to work safely in radiation protection areas
• The students have acquired practical knowledge of transport, storage, experimental use, disposal and decontamination of radionuclides
• They are able to safely handle devices generating ionizing radiation and radioactive compounds
• The students will be able to design experiments and labeling strategies using radionuclides and ionizing radiation
• They are able to identify and meet the necessary safety precautions and establish a suitable workplace
• They are able to measure radioactivity, calculate radiation doses and evaluate the results with respect to biological impact and radiation protection

Grading through:

• written exam

Responsible for this module:

• Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Christian Schmidt

Teacher:

• Isotopes laboratory
• Institute of Physics
• Institute for Biology
• Institute of Biochemistry
• Institute of Medical Engineering
• Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Christian Schmidt
• Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Christian Hübner
• Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Magdalena Rafecas
• Dr. math. et dis. nat. Jeroen Mesters
• Prof. Dr. Lars Redecke
• Dr.-Ing. Steven Seeger

Literature:

• Skript of the practical course :
• German rules for radiation saftey: Unofficial translated text will be supplies via the Moodle site of the module :
• W. Schlegel, C.P. Karger, O. Jäkel : Medizinische Physik Springer-Verlag, 2018
• H. Krieger : Grundlagen der Strahlungsphysik und des Strahlenschutzes Springer, 2017
• H. Krieger : Strahlungsmessung und Dosimetrie Springer, 2013
• Veröffentlichungen der Strahlenschutzkommission - Band 43 : Berechnungsgrundlage für die Ermittlung von Körper-Äquivalentdosen bei äußerer Strahlenexposition 2017

Language:

• offered only in English

Notes:

Last Updated:

12.08.2025