Course Description:

This class surveys basic principles of physics in a particular topic. This quarter's topic will be Biomedical Imaging. This course will introduce cutting-edge imaging techniques primarily used in medicine, with emphasis on their physical foundations, implementation, and  applications. Concepts will be explored through lectures, readings, in-class activities, hands-on activities, and interactive simulations. Elementary concepts from wave theory, modern physics, electromagnetism, and optics will be introduced (no prior knowledge required) and used to explain ultrasound, X-ray based imaging, radionuclide-based imaging, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), fluorescence-guided surgery, and laparoscopy/colonoscopy.

Prerequisites: No physics background required

Course Registration Information:

• Course Code: PHY 010
• CRN(s): 40528, 40616, 40617
• Class Meeting Times:
  • Lecture: T, R at 12:10 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Discussion: W 4:10 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Discussion: W 5:10 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Discussion: W 6:10 PM - 7:00 PM
• GE's: SE
• Instructor: Richard T Scalettar
• Number of Units: 4

You are welcome to contract Professor Scalettar at [email protected], as well as visit the Intro to Biomedical Imaging website, for any additional information about course content.