SELECTED TOPICS IN MEDICAL PHYSICS
In-depth examination of current and newly discovered modalities and/or phenomenons in medical physics. Critical reading of literature, hands-on lab work and exploration of medical issues related to discoveries will be included.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Consent of instructor Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Explore a new phenomenon or modality in the medical physics area and apply the knowledge gained to research in the field Audience: Graduate 2. Identify the physical principles underlying imaging technologies used in radiology and nuclear medicine: radiography, mammography, fluoroscopy, computed tomography (CT), scintigraphy, single-photon emission tomography (SPECT), and positron emission tomography (PET). Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad Learning Outcomes: 1. Explore a new phenomenon or modality in the medical physics area and apply the knowledge gained to research in the field Audience: Graduate 2. Identify the physical principles underlying imaging technologies used in radiology and nuclear medicine: radiography, mammography, fluoroscopy, computed tomography (CT), scintigraphy, single-photon emission tomography (SPECT), and positron emission tomography (PET). Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027