Introduction to Medical Physics

Undergraduate

Physical and chemical interactions of ionizing radiations and their biological effects, structural imaging (magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, computed tomography and optical microscopy); nuclear medicine, therapeutic applications of radiation. Course Format: Lectures, 3 hours per week; tutorial, 1 hour per week. Prerequisite(s): One of 4U/M PHYS (SPH4U), PHYS 1P22, PHYS 1P92 PHYS 1P96 Course Notes: This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.