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2011-2012 Georgia Health Sciences University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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PYCS 4400 - Advanced Medical Dosimetry Physics
Prerequisite: Admission to the Medical Dosimetry program
Principles of radiation to include radioactive decay, x-ray production, radiation quality, interactions with matter, detection and measurement of radiation, and radiation safety issues are reviewed. The theory and operation of external beam linear accelerators are discussed. Concepts of clinical radiation transport along with methods to accurately calculate dose are emphasized. Various calculational algorithms, with their clinical implementation, are presented.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3
Course Level: Undergraduate Semester
Equivalent Course: PCS4637
BSRS_DOSM-Medical Dosimetry
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