2017-2018 Catalog

PHYS 220 Medical and Biological Physics

Demonstrates how the principles, tools, and strategies of physicists can be applied to problems that have biological, medical, or ecological import. Methods taught are applied to a broad range of interdisciplinary problems from biomechanics to nerve impulse propagation to the latest imaging techniques, including three dimensional ultrasonic imaging and magnetic resonance imaging. The course is aimed at students nearing a decision on a career direction who are curious about what areas of research are open to them, or to those who simply wish to broaden their biophysical or biomedical outlook. [W]

Prerequisite

PHYS 112, PHYS 133 or PHYS 152

Offered

Spring semester, odd years

Instructor

Antanaitis