RAD-427 Rad Onc Imaging Systems
Serves as an introduction to radiology as it relates to radiation oncology, starting with a review of x-ray production and a discussion of basic radiation physics, image formation (Kv, mA) and distortion (blur, magnification), conventional processing and digital imaging. In addition, the basic principles of each imaging modality, including mammography, CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, and ultrasound will be presented. The use, benefits and limitations of each will be discussed.
Prerequisite
Course is restricted to Radiation Science majors with Junior status or higher or Medical Dosimetry students only.