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RTS 307 Principles of Medical Dosimetry (3) This course covers basic calculations in detail, methods of contouring, beam modifying devices and i mmobilization aids. T he student is instructed in all aspects of treatment planning to include contouring, hand-drawn isodose summations and calculations of dose. This is augmented by computerized treatment planning in the clinical area. 3 lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: RTS 110. Corequisites: RTS 200, 202, 203, 204, 208, 209. RTS 308 Cross-Sectional Anatomy (2) This course will introduce the students to the cross-sectional and topographic anatomy of the specific body systems and will discuss the relevance to the practice of radiation therapy. 2 lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: RTS 100, HS 100. Corequisites: RTS 101, 107; PHY 111. RTS 320 Clinical Education III (3) The student therapist engages in the daily activities of the radiation oncology department while participating in treatment unit, simulation, mold room and patient care rotations. 8 hours per day, 4 days per week Prerequisites: RTS 303, 304, 305, 306, 307. Corequisites: HS 208. RTS 400 Technical Radiation Therapy III (1) Continuation of Technical Radiation Therapy II. The technical aspects of emerging radiation therapy techniques and adjuvant therapies are discussed. 1.5 lecture/lab hours per week. Prerequisites: RTS 320, HS 208. Corequisite: RTS 402, 403, 404; HS 305; PSY 111. RTS 402 Applied Radiation Physics II (3) Sequential continuation of Radiation Physics I, dealing with quantity and quality of ionizing radiation. Physical concepts of radiation dosimetry are covered in detail as well as methods of calibration of treatment equipment. 3 lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: RTS 320; HS 208. Corequisite: RTS 400, 403, 404; HS 305; PSY 111. RTS 403 Clinical Education IV (3) The student therapist engages in the daily activities of the radiation oncology department while participating in treatment unit, simulation, dosimetry and brachytherapy rotations. 8 hours per day, 3 days per week. Prerequisites: RTS 320; HS 208. Corequisites: RTS 400, 402, 404; HS 305; PSY 111. RTS 404 Advanced Medical Dosimetry (2) This course covers dosimetry of complex treatment planning and brachytherapy. Topics include: 3-D treatment planning, TBI, electron beam IMRT and irregular field calculations. 2 lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: RTS 320; HS 208.