XT 301 Clinical Radiation Therapy I (4)
Clinical introduction to megavoltage therapeutic treatment machines, simulators and computers for verification. Students learn patient monitoring systems, management of treatment machine malfunctions, radiation treatment record keeping, legal issues, treatment verification and delivering a prescribed course of radiation therapy with wedge and compensating filters.

XT 302 Radiation Therapy Topics I (3)
An introduction to the history of radiation therapy and the study of epidemiology, etiology, screening, detection and the diagnosis of cancer will be covered. Basic concepts of patient care using a multidisciplinary approach will be identified. Factors influencing patient general health during and following a course of radiation treatment will be discussed.

XT 303 Radiation Therapy Physics (3)
The study of imaging radiation properties, radiation interaction with matter, methods of radiation protec- tion, radiation measuring and moni- toring devices. Topics discussed are mathematics pertinent to radiation therapy, x-ray production, imaging techniques and brachytherapy sources in regard to preparation, utilization and disposal.

XT 304 Therapeutic Radiobiology (3)
Topics studied are normal tissue tolerance, tumor tolerance, radiation reactions, fractionization, total tumor dose and tumor origin. Principles of radiobiological factors in the therapeutic energy range are studied. The disease process called cancer with special focus on those characteristics which distinguish malignant disease from the normal state will be covered.

XT 306 Issues in Radiation Therapy I (4)
This individualized instruction will be responsive to the diverse needs and interests of the Radiation Therapy student in an in-depth study in the field of Radiation Therapy. Individual projects related to current issues in Radiation Therapy may include intensive reading, research and preparation of educational materials related to the assigned project. The student and the program director select for intensive study a specific area of concern related to Radiation Therapy. this one-to-one relationship between the Radiation Therapy student and the instructor will enhance the undergraduate experience by the student undertak-ing a research project in a current issue regarding radiation therapy.

XT 307 Simulation and Treatment Procedures I (2)
The history and general principles of simulation and treatment procedures, terminology and technique will be studied. This includes localization, immobilization, beam modifiers and treatment planning.

XT 310 Radiation Therapy Topics II (3)
Provides the knowledge of the principles and concepts of quality assurance in radiation therapy. Methods for performing the various tasks involved will be discussed. Ethical and legal issues of radiation therapy are discussed and various other radiation therapy topics will be covered.

XT 316 Issues in Radiation Therapy II (4)
Individual projects related to current issues in Radiation Therapy. May include intensive reading, research and preparation of educational materials related to the assigned project. The student and program director select for intensive study a specific area of concern related to Radiation Therapy.

XT 320 Radiation Oncology (3)
An introductory study of the disease process relating to malignant conditions, their etiology and methods of treatment are discussed. Attention is given to patient prognosis, treatment results and the effects of combined therapies.

XT 340 Clinical Radiation Therapy II (4)
An extended course to provide the student with in-depth experience in the safe handling of megavoltage therapeutic radiology equipment. Studies include machine warm-up, operation, trouble shooting, and the use of axillary set-up devices and beam modifiers. Students will learn the controls on the console for megavoltage treatment equipment and the simulator. Students will gain hands on experience with the treatment console under direct supervision only.

XT 360 Independent Study in Radiation Therapy (1-3)
The student and faculty jointly identify criteria for an independent study research project in new advances in the area of cancer care or detection. This individualized instruction will be responsive to the diverse needs and interests of the Radiation Therapy student in an in-depth study in the field of Cancer Care.

XT 370 Simulation and Treatment Procedures II (4)
This is an advanced course covering simulation and treatment procedures, terminology and technique. This will include the study of localization of tumor volume, dose to critical structures, brachytherapy placement and treatment planning.

XT 380 Clinical Radiation Therapy III (3)
Students will learn management of machine malfunctions, machine structure and minor emergency repair concepts and applications. Computer time as scheduled. Laboratory includes brachytherapy applications.