The purpose of this Professional Seminar is to expose students to teaching and learning issues in higher education in general and in the rehabilitation and health sciences specifically. This course is intended to serve as preparation for teaching internships to be completed as part of the PhD program and for careers in higher education. The focus of the course will be on didactic and clinical instruction.
The purpose of this Professional Seminar is to expose students to teaching and learning issues in higher education in general and in the rehabilitation and health sciences specifically. This course is intended to serve as preparation for teaching internships to be completed as part of the PhD program and for careers in higher education. The focus of the course will be on didactic and clinical instruction.
Study of instructional methods in higher education including development of syllabi, class presentations, and examinations. Emphasis on classroom dynamics and innovative techniques for instruction. May be repeated to a maximum of four credits.
Independent study for graduate students interested in specific interdisciplinary topics in Rehabilitation Sciences. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
In-depth study of a discipline specific topic under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty. Emphasis on scientific method including development of a research question, methodology, data collection and analysis. Students will complete a supervised research project during the course. Variable credit hours repeatable to a maximum of 21 credit hours.
An analysis of common radiation hazards encount- ered in medicine, research, industry, and the environ- ment. Regulations and procedures for the safe use of ionizing and non-ionizing radiations. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two and one-half hours.
Advanced aspects of the interaction of radiation with matter and specialized topics in the dosimetry of ionizing radiations. Modifications of Bragg-Gray theory for application to megavoltage sources. Beta dosimetry. Specialized calibration techniques. Relative response functions of various media. Nontraditional techniques. Dosimetry of radiation fields including complex spectra.
Specialized and advanced topics in diagnostic imaging, including modulation transfer function analysis, image processing algorithms, acceptance testing, CT, NMR, ultrasound, etc.
Specialized external beam and brachytherapy treatment planning; advanced Bragg-Gray cavity applications, including Ngas and TG-21; calibration, acceptance testing, and quality control of therapy physics equipment.
A presentation of the full scope of use of implanted radiation sources for medical purposes. The course includes consideration of all aspects of brachytherapy dosimetry and treatment planning as well as modern and cutting-edge brachytherapy clinical practice. Characteristics of interstitial, intracavitary, and intraluminal implants, as well as remote afterloaders, are considered.
