Subject
MDPH - Medical Physics
Description
Concepts basic to the use of radiation for treatment of cancer patients. Dose quantities, calculation systems, protocols and measurement. Treatment machines. Planning external beam and brachytherapy treatments. Time-dose fractionation relationships. Special techniques and therapies. Exotic particle therapy including protons and neutrons.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.
GFC Hours
(3-0)
Domestic Fee Rate Group
A
International Fee Rate Group
B
Courses may consist of a Lecture, Lab, Tutorial, and/or Seminar. Students will be required to register in each component that is required for the course as indicated in the schedule of classes. Practicums, internships or other experiential learning modalities are typically indicated as a Lab component.
Component
LEC
Units
3
Repeat for Credit
No