- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
The second in a series of courses examining the fundamentals of radiation physics and the principles and concepts of dosimetry in the application of beam data to obtain the optimal treatment plan for each patient. Examines the physical applications and concepts relevant to teletherapy and brachytherapy equipment, photon and electron interactions, and beam data collection. Lectures are reinforced with numerical examples and students solve numerical problems where appropriate.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
5.5
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the production of x-rays from kilovoltage machines.
- Describe the production of x-rays from linacs.
- Describe brachytherapy sources.
- Define PDD and apply in mathematical problem sets.
- Calculate equivalent squares.
- Calculate dose to a point using given data.
Effective as of Winter 2020
Related Programs
Physics for Radiation Therapy 2 (RADT 6114) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Health Sciences
- Radiation Therapy
Bachelor of Science Full-time
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.