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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Life, Health and Radiation by The University of Sydney

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About the Course

Radiation is all around us - without it we wouldn’t exist. Yet the word has become synonymous with danger, death and disaster. This MOOC will allow the world to see radiation in a new light, to expose its benefits as well as its risks. X-ray radiation, for example, is a scientific and medical discovery that has improved or prolonged billions of lives. Most of us have had an X-ray at some point in our life, at the Dentist, in a hospital or clinic. Yet few people really understand what X-rays are or where they come from. In this course, we will travel along the spectrum of electromagnetic radiation from unimaginably long to infinitesimally small wavelengths. At each significant point along the way we will stop and consider: What is the wavelength and frequency of this radiation? Is it ionising or not? Who discovered it and how? What are the uses of this radiation and What are the risks associated with it? Through this we hope to clarify a topic that is often confusing and concerning for many....

Top reviews

EP

Jan 16, 2020

The curriculum neglected the topic of low frequency exposures (ELF) and its effect on circadian and immunological outcomes, which can indirectly contribute to adverse effects and possibly cancer.

KE

Jul 28, 2021

I would like to thank the Instructors for this fabulous course. They used some unique methods of teaching, which help me to follow this course with a high level of passion.

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By Mariana P M H

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Jul 6, 2020

Fantastic course. It explains each lesson with words that almost everyone could understand. It is very interesting and you will definitely lear a lot. I recomend it to averyone!

By Kian E

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Jul 29, 2021

I would like to thank the Instructors for this fabulous course. They used some unique methods of teaching, which help me to follow this course with a high level of passion.

By Ivan D B T

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Nov 4, 2019

This is really nice overview in both theoretical and practical aspects of the medical use of radiation, a lot of new things have been learned and i am highly grateful.

By Giorgi D

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Dec 8, 2021

The course was very interesting, through which I gained the knowledge that I will use in my daily work. Can I get a course certificate for free?

By VINDYA M

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Nov 20, 2020

Absolutely loved this course! No unnecessary pressure, descriptive lectures, good explanations with animations and graphics. Very informative.

By JOEL B

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Sep 13, 2020

The Course Gives a good ideas about Electromagnetic spectrum and its piratical applications, safe uses..

Thank you for this interesting Topic

By Imran A

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May 18, 2021

the best knowledge ever received form such a short course, looking for more informative course in safety use of nuclear medicine

By Yuleidy N J V

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Nov 23, 2021

muy interesante y explicativo, me gusto mucho, aprendi muchas cosas que no sabia sobre la radiación.

By Dr C V M

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Mar 27, 2021

Extremely useful to know about all radiation spectrum and relationship with the medical field.

By Muhammad U

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Aug 7, 2020

Through this course , I have become familiar with the fascinating world of radiations.

By LAILA E Y

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Jun 20, 2022

excellent course and I would like to take other courses with you, such as radiobiology

By Wadduwage D S D W

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Jan 6, 2023

This is an excellent course to learn the basics of radiation and its applications.

By Ignacio P J

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Dec 3, 2021

Es un repaso al espectro electromagnético y a las radiaciones asociadas al mismo.

By m h

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Aug 24, 2022

Thank You! The University of Sydney for designing a very informative Course.

By Rubel H

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Jun 1, 2020

It's very easy to learn. Courses are awesome, I like this process of learn.

By Gibson A

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Sep 4, 2020

The course is very educative in the field of applied physics in medicine.

By Daniel P C

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Nov 26, 2023

Muy buen curso, me abrió los ojos al mundo de maneras interesantes.

By Rodrigo A O S

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Feb 3, 2024

Excelente información, gracias totales profesionales australianos.

By Samantha

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Jan 26, 2021

Very engaging and insightful introductory course to radiobiology!

By Virgi

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Sep 22, 2021

thank you for giving me such an amazing experience of learning!

By Leonardo G M

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May 7, 2023

Very good course, learned a lot! I recommend. Hugs from Brazil

By Anton S

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Apr 25, 2022

very informative - tests might be hard for non professionals

By Fethi C

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May 2, 2020

Well structured course very rich in pertinent informations;

By Taha H K

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Dec 11, 2021

Very nice course , it has a lot of very useful information

By Vijaya A

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Oct 9, 2021

It is very help for me to understand how radiation works.