PHYS 2603
Physical Princ of Med Imaging · 3 credits · Fall 2026
This course meets as a lecture plus a lab. Your schedule needs one time from each, and the schedule builder picks them together.
About this course
An introduction to principles and methods of medical imaging. The course focuses on ultrasound, x-ray and magnetic resonance imaging modalities. The physical characteristics and parameters of sound and electromagnetic waves are discussed. Interaction of ultrasound and X-ray radiation with matter relevant for image formations and acquisitions is considered. Underlying principles of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are discussed. Introduction to tomographic imaging techniques such as computed tomography (CT-scan) is provided. The course is a combination of lectures and demonstrations and includes a laboratory component.
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