MEDPHYS 1E03 - Physics in Medicine and Biology

3 unit(s)

An introduction to the physics underlying some of the techniques used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Taught material will include: electromagnetic waves and application to x-radiography, an introduction to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), radioactivity and nuclear medicine, and an introduction to radiation therapy and the biological effects of radiation.
Three lectures, one tutorial; one term
Prerequisite(s): Credit or registration in one of MATH 1A03, 1LS3, 1X03; and either Grade 12 Physics U or credit or registration in one of PHYSICS 1A03, 1L03, ISCI 1A24 A/B
Antirequisite(s): MEDRADSC 1C03, SCIENCE 1E03