RAD-315 Radiation Physics I
Content is designed to establish a thorough knowledge of the radiation physics used in radiation therapy treatments. Topics to be covered in this course include a review of basic physics (energy, mass, matter, SI units), structure of matter, types of radiations, nuclear transformations, radioactive decay, the fundamentals of x-ray generators and x-ray production, interactions of x and gamma rays with matter, absorbed dose, measurements of dose, principles of and practical use of ionization chambers and electrometers, Geiger counters and other survey meters, principles and practical use of TLDs, film, calorimetry, scintillation detectors, radiation protection and quality assurance.
Prerequisite
Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci Medical Dosimetry MSMD, Radiation Science Major BS, Radiation Therapy Certificate, Radiation Therapy Major BS
Offered
Fall