Module Key Points
Core vocabulary and concepts from Module 1: The Cell. Includes key takeaways on organelle function, membrane transport, and direct vs. indirect radiation effects — with two embedded knowledge checks.
RAD1000 — Week 2, Module 1 — Learn
Learn: The Cell
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Module 1 Learning Activities
The resources below cover cell structure, function, and the biological effects of ionizing radiation. Work through them in order — the key points and video introduce core concepts, the readings go deeper, and the Clover lesson lets you interact with the material before moving to Practice.
All activities on this page are ungraded study resources. They are designed to prepare you for the Practice self-assessment and the graded Do activities.
Video Lesson: Cell Structure & Radiation
Instructor-recorded overview of eukaryotic cell anatomy with specific focus on the nucleus and DNA as the primary radiation target. Subtitles and a full transcript are available in D2L.
Chapter 5: Overview of Cell Biology
Required reading from the course textbook. Covers cell theory, organelle structure, the cell membrane, and DNA replication. Focus on Sections 5.1–5.4. Available in D2L under Course Materials.
Chapter 6: Molecular and Cellular Radiation Biology
Required reading. Explains direct and indirect effects of ionizing radiation on cellular molecules, including radiolysis of water, free radical formation, and DNA strand breaks. Focus on Sections 6.1–6.3.
Clover Lesson: Cell Biology Review
Interactive Clover lesson that walks through cell structures using labeled diagrams and short review questions. Designed to reinforce reading comprehension before you move to Practice. Launches in a new window.
Ready to Practice?
Once you have worked through all five Learn activities, move on to the Practice self-assessment. It is ungraded and helps you identify any gaps before attempting the graded Do activities.