Module 2: Biological Effects

DOE-HDBK-1130-98

Module 2:

Biological Effects

Terminal Objective :

Given various radiation doses and sources of radiation, identify natural and manmade sources of

radiation and the biological risks associated with radiation dose in accordance with lesson materials.

Enabling Objectives:

The participant will be able to select the correct response from a group of responses to verify his/her

ability to:

EO1

Identify the major sources of natural background and manmade radiation.

EO2

Identify the average annual dose to the general population from natural background and

manmade sources of radiation.

EO3

State the method by which radiation causes damage to cells.

EO4

Identify the possible effects of radiation on cells.

EO5

Define the terms "acute dose" and "chronic dose."

EO6

State examples of chronic radiation dose.

EO7

Define the terms "somatic effect" and "heritable effect."

EO8

State the potential effects associated with prenatal radiation dose.

EO9

Compare the biological risks from chronic radiation doses to health risks workers are

subjected to in industry and daily life.

Instructional Aids :

Student Guide

Transparencies

Activities (as applicable)

Self-check quizzes (as applicable)