This course covers the characteristics of the various applicable ionizing radiations used in diagnostic imaging. Topics include: interactions of radiation and matter, emission spectra, fundamentals of radiobiology, and systemic effects of irradiation to the human body. Radiation safety implications are stressed.

Pre-requisite: RAD 221 with a grade of "C" or higher.

3 Semester hour(s)

8-week hybrid with4 hrs/week lecture and online requirements