Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Prerequisites : RTS-400 , RTS-402 , RTS-403 , RTS-404 , HS-305 ( Required , Previous ). | RTS-407 , RTS-408 , RTS-4000 , RTS-410 , HS-403 ( Required , Concurrent ).
RTS-407 Clinical Education V ( 4 ) The student therapist engages in the daily activities of the radiation oncology department while participating in quality assurance , quality management , advanced treatment techniques , simulation and brachytherapy rotations . 7.5 hours per day , 4 days per week Prerequisites : RTS-400 , RTS-402 , RTS-403 , RTS-404 , HS-305 , PSY-111 ( Required , Previous ). | RTS-406 , RTS-407 RTS 4000 , RTS-410 , HS-403 ( Required , Concurrent ).
RTS-408 Applied Physics of Adv Treatment Tech ( 2 ) This course will cover the physics of advanced radiation oncology procedures . Topics include : HDR brachytherapy , stereotactic radiosurgery , TBI , CT simulation , conformal radiation therapy and advanced treatment techniques . 2 lecture hours per week . Prerequisites : RTS-400 , RTS-402 , RTS-403 , RTS-404 , HS-305 , PSY-111 ( Required , Previous ). | RTS-406 , RTS-407 , RTS-410 , HS-403 ( Required , Concurrent ).
RTS-410 Capstone Seminar in Radiation Therapy ( 2 ) A review of radiation therapy concepts included in the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certifying examination . Concepts covered include : radiation protection , quality assurance , treatment planning and delivery , and patient care , management and education . Students are required to successfully complete a comprehensive examination in radiation therapy to complete their program of study as well as submit a portfolio of their work . 3 lecture hours per week , 8 weeks . Prerequisites : RTS-400 , RTS-402 , RTS-403 , RTS-404 , HS-305 , PSY-111 ( Required , Previous ). | RTS-406 , RTS-407 , RTS-408 , HS-403 ( Required , Concurrent ).
RTS-LICENSE Radiation Therapy License ( 1 ) Pseudo course used to provide transfer Radiography students with credit for an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ( ARRT ) License .
Science
SCI-100 The Environment ( 3 ) This course is designed to make the student aware of the environment in which we live and its impact on the quality of life . Human influence on the environment will also be examined . 3 lecture hours per week . Not accepted as credit towards the biology major . Prerequisites :
SCI-105 The Science of Forensics ( 3 ) An introduction to the principles of physics , chemistry and biology , illustrated with laboratory experiences and examples from the field of forensics . Emphasis is on the scientific foundations of forensic investigation . 2 lecture hours and 2 laboratory hours per week . Not accepted as credit towards the biology major . Prerequisites :
SCI-2000 From Telescope to Microscope ( 3 ) This course is a scientific look at the natural world through the lens of social responsibility , considering the interrelationship of science , mathematics and technology in light of our stewardship of the universe
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