Course: Ether, Light, and the Nature of Science | Author: Thaís Cyrino de Mello Forato | Supervisor: Maurício Pietrocola | Co-supervisor: Roberto de Andrade Martins Bibliographic references for the course…

Course: Ether, Light, and the Nature of Science | Author: Thaís Cyrino de Mello Forato | Advisor: Maurício Pietrocola | Co-advisor: Roberto de Andrade Martins   Martins, Roberto de A.…

Lesson ObjectiveTo discuss scenarios—ranging from straightforward to complex—regarding decisions on medical procedures involving radiation, and to develop the ability to weigh the associated benefits and risks.ContextDespite inherent uncertainties, there are…

Lesson ObjectiveTo understand that the term "low dose" encompasses both unavoidable everyday radiation and radiation from medical procedures—which we, as a society, choose to undergo based on their proven benefits.…

Lesson ObjectiveTo understand that, at high doses, radiation has both specific effects (nausea, vomiting, etc.) and probabilistic effects (risk of cancer). For intermediate doses, there is a well-established probabilistic risk…

Objective of Activity 1To provide a conceptual introduction to ionizing radiation and how it differs from other types of radiation, sparking students’ curiosity and laying the groundwork for the upcoming…