Radiation Physics. 3 Credit Hours

Catalog description

This course presents the fundamental principles of radiation physics as they apply to medical and dental diagnostic radiology. Topics include the nature and production of X-rays, interactions of X-rays with matter, the physics of films and intensifying screens, the nature of the radiographic image, fundamentals of radiation dosimetry and protection, principles of tomography, and panoramic radiography. Topics also include computed tomography, particulate radiation and nuclear medicine, ultrasound, and digital image receptors and displays. Laboratory sessions provide a wide range of experience in institutional trainings and a course capstone project.