RLTN 4116 - Radiation Physics

Credit Hours 4
Prerequisite: Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program, Radiography or Radiation Therapy concentration. Successful completion of all prior concentration coursework.
Description: A study to provide a basic knowledge of physics as it pertains to the radiations used in the clinical setting. Fundamental physics units, measurements, principles, atomic structure, and types of radiation are emphasized. Also presented are fundamentals of x-ray generating equipment as well as x-ray production and its interaction with matter. Other topics include detailed analysis of the structure of matter, properties of radiation, nuclear transformation, x-ray production, and interactions of ionizing radiation.