MP 561 Radiation Therapy Physics I

Credits: 3
This course covers the physics of radiation generation and delivery relevant to the field of clinical radiation oncology. Topics will include external beam radiation therapy; dosimetric calculations; high dose-rate and low dose-rate brachytherapy; electron beam dosimetry and treatment planning; photon beam dosimetry and treatment planning; special techniques in radiotherapy; and clinical radiation protection and quality assurance. (This course is a prerequisite for MP 562; Therapy I and II courses must be taken in series).

Graded: A-F
May be taken only once for credit