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Aug 06, 2026
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RDTH 160 - General Physics for Radiation Therapy
PREREQUISITES: MATH 136 College Algebra or MATH 137 Trig with Analytic Geometry or MATH 201 Brief Calculus I or MATH 202 Brief Calculus II or MATH 211 Calculus I or MATH 212 Calculus II & acceptance to RDTH Program
PROGRAM: Radiation Therapy
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2022
Content is designed to provide the student with basic concepts of physics as it relates to radiation. Topics covered include physical principles, conservation laws, electricity, magnetism, wave motion, electromagnetic radiation, and radiation particulates and beam formation. This course will address fundamental units and conversions, atomic structure, ionization, and elements in the periodic table. Emphasis will be given on how each of these relate to radiation.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Define elementary particles.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of atomic structure.
- Describe the photon.
- Differentiate between velocity, amplitude, frequency, and wavelength.
- Define voltage, current, amerage, and resistance, and calculate problems for each using Ohm’s Law.
- Use and convert physical quantities and measurements in the SI system.
- Describe the basic properties and laws of electricity and magnetism.
- Compare and contrast particulate and electromagnetic radiation.
- Solve basic problems in electricity and magnetism including electromagnetic induction.
- Explain the relationship of the electronic spin of an element to its potential magnetic properties.
- Solve problems that require the ability to apply Inverse Square Law.
- Describe the process of ionization.
- Differentiate between isobars, isotones, and isotopes.
- Classify the characteristics of an element using the periodic table.
- Summarize the basic process for the production of x-rays.
- Name and identify the types of x-ray interactions that occur with matter.
- Differentiate the x-ray beam’s characteristics as it interacts with matter.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include - - Introduction to measurements and units
- Wave Motion
- Magnetism
- Electricity
- Electromagnetic and mechanical energy
- Radiation beam formation
- Radiation interaction with matter
- Radiation particulates
- Ionization
- Atomic structure
- Elements in Periodic Table
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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