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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
The uses and dosimetric aspects of radiation in medicine will be analyzed, including many basic applications in the fields of diagnostic radiology physics, therapy physics, and nuclear medical physics. Prereq or concur: RM/PHY 472G or consent of instructor. (Same as PHY/RM 546.)
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2.00 Credits
Advanced aspects of the interaction of radiation with matter and specialized topics in the dosimetry of ionizing radiations. Modifications of Bragg-Gray theory for application to megavoltage sources. Beta dosimetry. Specialized calibration techniques. Relative response functions of various media. Nontraditional techniques. Dosimetry of radiation fields including complex spectra. Prereq: PHY 472G, RM 546, or equivalent. (Same as RM 601.)
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1.00 Credits
Students will examine ethical issues in biomedical research using a case-study approach. Representative issues addressed may include data selection and retention, plagiarism, scientific review of grants and manuscripts, scientific misconduct, and informed consent. Prereq: Graduate student status. (Same as CD/CLS/CNU/PT 610.)
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3.00 Credits
Specialized and advanced topics in diagnostic imaging, including modulation transfer function analysis, image processing algorithms, acceptance testing, CT, NMR, ultrasound, etc. Prereq: PHY/RM/RAS 546 or consent of instructor. (Same as RM 647.)
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of RAS/RM 647. Specialized and advanced topics in nuclear medicine imaging physics, including positron emission tomographic procedures, emerging new modalities, and quality control. Prereq: RM/RAS 647 or consent of instructor. (Same as RM 648.)
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3.00 Credits
Specialized external beam and brachytherapy treatment planning; advanced Bragg-Gray cavity applications, including Ngas and TG-21; calibration, acceptance testing, and quality control of therapy physics equipment. Prereq: RAS/RM/PHY 546 and RAS/RM 601, or consent of instructor. (Same as RM 649.)
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2.00 Credits
A presentation of the full scope of use of implanted radiation sources for medical purposes. The course includes consideration of all aspects of brachytherapy dosimetry and treatment planning as well as modern and cutting-edge brachytherapy clinical practice. Characteristics of interstitial, intracavitary, and intraluminal implants, as well as remote afterloaders, are considered. Prereq: RAS/RM/PHY 546; RM/PHY 472G; RAS/RM 649 (may be co-requisite). (Same as RM 650.)
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Specialized experiments involving the use, calibration, and quality control of x-ray and other diagnostic imaging equipment, and the appropriate use of radiation detectors in diagnostic physics measurements. Laboratory, approximately 30 hours per credit. May be repeated to a maximum of three credits. Prereq: RM/PHY 472G, RAS/RM 546; and concurrent: RAS/RM 647, or equivalent, plus graduate standing in the radiation science program.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Independent directed research on theoretical and practical problems in the health-related radiation sciences. May be repeated to a maximum of eight credits. Prereq: Graduate standing in one of the radiation-related sciences, plus consent of instructor. (Same as RM 695.)
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1.00 Credits
Topics of current interest relating to radiation and its applications in the areas of radiological medical physics and health physics. May be repeated to a maximum of four credit hours with consent of instructor. Prereq: Graduate standing in a radiation-related science.
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