RATH 213 - Radiation Therapy Physics I

2 lecture hours, no lab hours, 2 credit hours
Radiation therapy physics content that reviews and expands basic physics concepts and theories to include content specific to radiation therapy. Detailed analysis of the structure of matter, properties of radiation, nuclear transformations, x-ray production and interactions of ionizing radiation are included. Also presented are treatment units used in external radiation therapy, quality evaluation of ionizing radiation, absorbed dose measurements, dose distribution and scatter analysis. Course/Lab Fee $40