Medical Physics
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Overview
Subject area
PHY
Catalog Number
215
Course Title
Medical Physics
Department(s)
Description
Physical principles applied to physiology, circulation, respiration. Atomic and nuclear physics applications to imaging, therapy, radiation protection, dosimetry. Medical applications of accelerator beams: electrons, protons, heavy ions, Doppler and pulse-echo ultrasonic measurements. Feedback networks and neural systems. Instrumentation.PREREQ: PHY 166 and 167 or PHY 168 and 169, or the equivalent (including courses in anatomy and physiology), with Departmental approval.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Academic Progress Units
4
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
5