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.
This course may not be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s)
- Consent of the Department.
Sections
| LEC 1 | MF 12:30 - 14:30
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| Notes: Location - tbd (will be on Foothills Campus) |
This course will be offered next in
Fall 2013.