2016-2017 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
RIT 302 - Radiation Protection Physics
This introductory course will cover the principles governing production of radiation, interaction of radiation with matter, protection of the radiation worker and patient from exposure, and use of various types of radiation (ionizing, sound, radio) to create radiologic, sonographic, and magnetic resonance images. Course offered fall semester. Prerequisite: Admission to the radiation therapy program.
Credits: 2