080923S Physics in Radiation Therapy (5 cr)
Cooperation network course
Network: FysNet - Physics Education Network
Available for: Doctoral studies, Master's students, Bachelor's students and Bachelor's and Master's students
This course is offered through the Network for FYSNET. These studies are available for bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree students studying in the Faculty of Mathematics and Science and the Faculty of Information Technology.
Description
The course introduces students to basic physics of radiotherapy equipment for the hospital. Topics to be included: a linear accelerator dosimetry, radiation protection, dose planning, quality assurance, radiation physics and biology from the radiotherapy point of view, and internal radiation therapy methods.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
explain the common radiotherapy techniques
explain the physical and biological factors connected to the dose planning
explain the dosimetric and radiation protection factors in radiotherapy
Additional information
Master Students in Biomedical Engineering and Physics, and other interested Master level students.
Description of prerequisites
It is recommended that before enrolling for the course the student has completed course 080920S Diagnostic Imaging 5 ECTS credits or has otherwise acquired corresponding knowledge.