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
( Student has satisfied all of the following Student has completed or is in process of completing 54 Credits And Student has satisfied all of the following Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci Radiation Science Major BS ) Or Student has satisfied all of the following Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci Medical Dosimetry MSMD, Radiation Therapy Certificate, Radiation Therapy Major BS