PHYS 233 Introduction to Medical Imaging
This course will describe the historical and technical aspects of modern medical imaging modalities and provides a basic understanding of the physical functional mechanisms of the major imaging modalities. The topics will include x-ray radiology, computed tomography (CT), fluoroscopy, nuclear medicine (including SPECT and PET), ultrasound (US), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). It is applicable to all STEM majors, including but not limited to pre-medical, physical therapy, biology, biochemistry, chemistry, and physics.
Prerequisite
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Course Type
SCI