Computational Methods in Medical Physics

3 credits · Graduate

This course offers an introduction to established and emerging computational methods in radiation therapy physics, with emphasis on modeling of radiation dose deposition. Topics include empirical, analytic and Monte Carlo methods for dose calculation, as well as image co-registration and treatment planning. Weekly lecture are followed by practical laboratory assignments. PREREQUISITES: Permission of instructor CROSSLISTED: PHYC 6450.03 FORMATS: Lecture | Lab