Subject Code
PHYS
Course Number
227
Course Title
Seminar in Modern Medical Physics
Course Description
Explores some of the ways in which principles and methods used in physics are applied to problems in modern medicine. Includes a study of the physics of modern imaging systems such as MRI, CT, and PET as well as more traditional areas (x-ray, radiation, and nuclear medicine physics). Mathematical and statistical ideas will be developed as needed. For pre-med students, students in health or biological sciences, or physics majors who are curious about medical physics.
Grading Basis
OPT - Student Option
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No Special Consent Required
Units
3
Credit Hours Max
3
Repeatable
No
Course Typically Offered
SPRING
Prerequisites
000651
Requirement Designation
Natural Sciences(*)