Medical Physics
432.
Introduction to Medical Physics.
(3)
(Also offered as CHNE 432)
Basic atomic physics, radiation interactions, image formation, scatter and resolution, x-ray equipment and digital properties, digital imaging, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging ultrasound imaging, radiation oncology principles, brachytherapy, nuclear medicine physics, radiation protection, regulation, and radiation biology.
Restriction: permission of instructor
505.
Selected Topics in Medical Physics.
(1-5 to a maximum of 10 [1 to a maximum of 10] ∆)
The course provides a format to teach current information in medical physics which are not now provided by existing courses. Subject area varies depending upon for education in a particular area and the faculty member involved.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
516.
Medical Imaging I-X-ray Physics.
(3)
(Also offered as CHNE 516)
Course provides review of x-ray interactions, x-ray production, film-screen and film processing, mammography, fluoroscopy, image quality, digital radiography, physics of computed tomography, PACS and digital systems, and diagnostic radiation shielding.
Corequisite: 517L
Restriction: permission of instructor
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517L.
Medical Imaging Lab I-X-ray Physics.
(1)
(Also offered as CHNE 517L)
Perform QC on a diagnostic x-ray system, a fluoroscopy system, CR system, DR system, CT scanner, mammography system. Evaluate radiation shielding in a diagnostic x-ray room. Perform a digital monitor evaluation and evaluate a film processor.
Corequisite: 516
Restriction: permission of instructor
518.
Medical Imaging II - MR, Ultrasound and Nuclear Medicine Physics.
(3)
(Also offered as CHNE 519)
MR basic physics, MR imaging equipment, and ultrasound imaging physics. Nuclear medicine imaging physics including: radioactive decay, isotope production, detector systems, Na I gamma camera imaging systems, PET/SPECT cameras systems, regulations and patient dose calculations.
Corequisite: 519L
Restriction: permission of instructor
519L.
Medical Imaging Laboratory II - MR, Ultrasound and Nuclear Imaging Physics.
(1)
(Also offered as CHNE 519L)
Perform MRI ACR QC tests and Ultrasound ACR QA tests. Perform QC tests on dose calibrator, gamma camera, PET camera, SPECT camera. Perform a leak test on a sealed radioactive material source. Visit a PET cyclotron.
Corequisite: 518
Restriction: permission of instructor
527.
Radiation Biology for Engineers and Scientists.
(3)
(Also offered as CHNE 527)
Covering fundamentals of the biological effects of ionizing radiation on living systems, especially man; basic biological mechanisms which bring about somatic and genetic effects; and the effect of ionizing radiation on cell cultures.
Restriction: permission of instructor
540.
Radiation Oncology Physics.
(3)
(Also offered as CHNE 540)
The course will cover the operation of linear accelerators, measurement of absorbed dose and quality of x-ray beams, dose distribution and scatter analysis, and clinical dose calculations for electron and photon beams. Techniques such as IMRT, total body irradiation, and SRS will be discussed. Brachytherapy treatment planning including HDR, LDR and intravascular treatments will be covered.
Corequisite: 541L
Restriction: permission of instructor
541L.
Radiation Oncology Physics Laboratory .
(3)
(Also offered as CHNE 541L)
Complete a number of clinical treatment plans, participate in the annual calibration of a linear accelerator, acquire basic photon and electron dose data for a computerized treatment planning system, perform several brachytherapy treatment plans including HDR and LDR plans, and perform an IMRT QA validation.
Corequisite: 540
Restriction: permission of instructor
