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RADDI 511 - Physics of Diagnostic Imaging: Fundamentals

★ 3 (fi 6) (two term, 2-0-1) This course is divided into two main sections: (1) Basic Radiation Physics which deals with nuclear and atomic structure using the Bohr model; Radiation Dose, Risk and Safety from low-level ionizing radiation to Diagnostic Radiology, Radiobiology; and (2) General Radiography: production and clinical use of X-rays; the radiographic image and image parameters; patient radiation/imaging concepts. There will be also a lab component where the student will spend an average of one hour per week in a diagnostic procedure room completing specified imaging tasks/lessons. These labs will not be held at specific times, but will be arranged individually for each student. This course will be offered in alternate years to RADDI 512. Prerequisite or corequisite: PHYS 475/477 or consent of Department.