RTS4101 Radiation therapy science 1
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
RTS4101 Radiation therapy science 1 is a level 4, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2022 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 7 units, leading on to 9 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 30%
- and 3 other tasks
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before RTS4101
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After RTS4101
7 units list RTS4101 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
- RTS4102Radiation therapy science 2No reviews yetCoreq
- RTS5101Radiation therapy science 4No reviews yet
- RTS5102Radiation therapy science 5No reviews yet
- RTS5103Radiation therapy science 6No reviews yet
- RTS5104Radiation therapy science 7No reviews yet
- RTS5110Radiation therapy science and practice 1No reviews yet
- RTS5120Radiation therapy science and practice 2No reviews yet
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Bachelor of Radiation Science students must have completed 120 credit points in the course.
Co-requisite: For M6004 students: Units: RTS4102, RTS4103. Course: M2013 or M2017 or M6004.
Overview
The focus of this unit is an in-depth understanding of the key facets of radiation physics. Students will be able to define radiation and radioactive decay. Students will be able to describe in detail the interactions of radiation with matter, and explain how radiation is detected and measured. Students will gain an appreciation for the importance of radiation safety, and will be encouraged to critically reflect on the implications of radiation protection in their clinical experiences. Students will also be given an introduction to medical radiations instrumentation and techniques, with emphasis on the fusion of the conceptual theory with the practical applications. Whilst studying these topics, students will be encouraged to critically reflect, analyse and synthesise relevant information from the literature and their previous experiences of studying physics.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Online |
Assessment
- Narrated InfographicCompetency hurdle25%
- Mid-Semester locked-down browser Moodle Test (60 mins)Competency hurdle20%
- Presentation with audio narration (Equivalent 10 mins)Competency hurdle25%
- End of Semester Proctored Secure Online Exam (90 mins)Competency hurdle30%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Define and calculate radioactivity, and describe in detail radioactive decay processes;
- 2
Explain the scientific concepts involving the production and properties of ionising and non-ionising radiation, and the physical processes involved in the interactions of ionising and non-ionising radiation with matter;
- 3
Discuss the principles of, and equipment used for, radiation detection and measurement;
- 4
Describe the importance of radiation safety and analyse the techniques and engineering controls used in radiation protection;
- 5
Recognise and describe the basic design features, operating principles and the quality assurance checks for medical radiation equipment;
- 6
Describe the principles and practice of Radiation Treatment Planning.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials6 hours
6 hours of online synchronous tutorials via zoom per semester, 5-6 hours of directed, structured learning through interactive online learning packages and tutor moderated discussion forums per week, and 5-6 hours of self-directed study per week.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Catherine Kealley
- Associate Professor Caroline Wright
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Caroline Wright
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for RTS4101?
RTS4101 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after RTS4101?
RTS4101 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 7 units, including RTS4102, RTS5101, RTS5102, RTS5103, RTS5104 and RTS5110. Those lead on to 9 units in all.
When is RTS4101 offered?
In 2022, RTS4101 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton, with an online option.
Does RTS4101 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 30% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.