PHY450 Medical Imaging and Instrumentation

[3–0, 3 cr.]

This course is an introduction to key physical principles applied to medical imaging and instrumentation.  Topics covered will include imaging principles (intensity, resolution, contrast), x-ray physics, computed tomography, radioactivity, radioisotope production, positron emission tomography, radiation exposure principles, ultrasound physics, and magnetic resonance imaging.

Note: This course has not been taught since Fall 2021 and will not be taught during the academic year 20234-2025.