Principles of physics with relevance to radiation therapy and the production of radiation. Principles of radiation protection, the construction and operation of radiation therapy and imaging equipment, diagnostic imaging techniques.
| Paper title | Radiation Technology I |
|---|---|
| Paper code | RADT127 |
| Subject | Radiation Therapy |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Full Year (15 February 2021 - 5 November 2021) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $1,262.70 |
| International Tuition Fees (NZD) | $6,466.05 |
- Restriction
- RADT 115
- Limited to
- BRT
- Contact
- rtenquiries.uow@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- View more information on the Department Radiation Therapy's website
- Teaching staff
- Dr Nanette Schleich
- Textbooks
- Graham, D.T., Cloke, P. and Vosper, M. (2011). Principles and Applications of Radiological Physics. (6th Edition). Churchill Livingstone.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship,
Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy,
Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
On completion of this paper the successful student will be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of general physical principles in relation to radiation therapy,
- discuss the basic physics of X and gamma radiation,
- describe the principles of construction and operation of radiation therapy and imaging equipment,
- describe the principles of diagnostic imaging technologies,
- describe the principles of radiation protection and safety.
Timetable
Principles of physics with relevance to radiation therapy and the production of radiation. Principles of radiation protection, the construction and operation of radiation therapy and imaging equipment, diagnostic imaging techniques.
| Paper title | Radiation Technology I |
|---|---|
| Paper code | RADT127 |
| Subject | Radiation Therapy |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Full Year (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2022 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- RADT 115
- Limited to
- BRT
- Contact
- rtenquiries.uow@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- View more information on the Department Radiation Therapy's website
- Teaching staff
- Dr Nanette Schleich
- Textbooks
Vosper, M., England, A., Major, V. (2020). Graham's Principles and Applications of Radiological Physics. (7th Edition). Elsevier
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship,
Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy,
Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
On completion of this paper the successful student will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of general physical principles in relation to radiation therapy
- Discuss the basic physics of X and gamma radiation
- Describe the principles of construction and operation of radiation therapy and imaging equipment
- Describe the principles of diagnostic imaging technologies
- Describe the principles of radiation protection and safety
