PHYS 3309 Introduction to Medical Imaging

This course will look at the wide range of techniques used for medical imaging and the underlying physical principles they are based on. This course is an introduction to medical diagnosis imaging techniques, e.g. magnetic resonance imaging, scanning tomography, and general imaging by x-rays. Topics covered also include the interaction of light on living cells and use of ionizing radiation in diagnosis and therapy.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

[MATH 1314 or MATH 1414 or MATH 2412 or MATH 2413 or MATH 2487] and either PHYS 1402, PHYS 2426, PSCI 1422, CHEM 1312, or BIOL 1407 (or BIOL 1488).

Schedule Type

Lecture

Grading Basis

Standard Letter (A-F)

Administrative Unit

Dept of Physics and Astronomy

Offered

As scheduled