RADIATION PHYSICS METROLOGY
Metrology, the science of measurement, is a critical component of medical physics. Topics covered: measurement statistics, determination of uncertainty, characteristics of ionization chambers, electrometers and other ionizing radiation measurement devices. Effects of instrumentation on clinical measurements.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: PHYSICS/B M E/H ONCOL/MED PHYS 501 Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Integrate the physics and operation of ionization chambers and electrometers Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Integrate the physics and operation of other instruments used for dosimetry Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Analyze and apply the luminescent process and its use in metrology Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Evaluate and demonstrate principles of uncertainty involved in metrology Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Integrate the physics and operation of ionization chambers and electrometers Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Integrate the physics and operation of other instruments used for dosimetry Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Analyze and apply the luminescent process and its use in metrology Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Evaluate and demonstrate principles of uncertainty involved in metrology Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027