RADT 2302 Calculations in Radiation, Physics, Biology & Protection
This course covers mathematics applicable to the physics of radiologic technology. Use of logarithms, scientific notation; geometry; basic trigonometric functions; linear equations; Cartesian coordinate planes; slope of straight lines; and linear equations are covered. Mathematical calculations determining compensation factors for density and contrast, radiation thresholds, beam characteristics and optimal techniques for radiographs are used. Basic Physics terms and laws, standard units of measurement, matter and energy, the atom and the structure of matter are covered along with the effects of radiation exposure on biological systems are covered. Methods for measuring and monitoring radiation exposures; protecting personnel patients from excessive exposure; physical and biological factors influencing radiation responses; principles of radiation protection; room design, protective devices, and techniques employed with radiographic equipment to reduce radiation exposures to the public, the patient and the radiographer are discussed.