Introduction to Medical Imaging and Radiation Safety

3 credits

X-ray, CT, MRI, Ultrasound and Nuclear Medicine images: creation and use to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of human health conditions. Radiation safety and regulatory aspects of Medical Imaging. Emphasis on multi-disciplines: especially the role of Physics, Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science in the field of Medical Imaging. Credit will be granted for only one of PHYS 336 or COSC 335. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: A score more than 60% in one of PHYS 121, PHYS 122. and 3rd-year standing.