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MPH 500 Introduction to Medical Physics
An introductory course in physics for residents in diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine and radiation oncology. The course covers medical x-ray equipment design and use, clinical dosimetry, and quality assurance SU [1-0-1]
MPH 511 Radiation Safety of Radioactive Materials
Course reviews basic nuclear and health physics principles/practices, regulations and instrumentation for the safe use of radioactive material. FA [2-0-2]
MPH 521 Therapeutic Radiological Physics
An introductory course in clinical medical physics for therapeutic radiology trainees, including residents, students, and fellows. Structure of matter, radioactive decay, production of radiation, treatment machines, and radiation interactions are studied. FA [2-0-2]
MPH 522 Dosimetry Applied to Therapeutic Radiology
Intermediate course in clinical medical physics for therapeutic radiology trainees, including residents, fellows, students, dosimetrists and technologists. Measurement of exposure and dose, calibration of high energy photon and electron beams, and dose distributions for external-beam therapy are studied. Prerequisite: MPH 521. WI [2-0-2]
MPH 523 Brachytherapy Physics, Radiation Protection, and Quality Assurance
This course is designed for residents in therapeutic radiology, students and fellows. Topics include basic physics of radioactivity, and use of radioactive isotopes in clinical radiotherapy, principles of radiation protection, quality assurance, and error reduction in radiation oncology. Prerequisite: MPH 521 SP [2-0-2]
MPH 524 Special Topics in Radiation Oncology Physics
Course covers advanced topics in radiation oncology physics including: dose calculation algorithms, medical imaging applied to radiation oncology, errors and uncertainties, 3D-CRT, IMRT/IGRT, radiosurgery, biological models (NTCP-TCP), and outcome studies. This course is offered every fourth year. Different topics will be covered each quarter. The students must register each quarter during the year the course is offered. Prerequisite: MPH 522 [v-v-v]
MPH 525 Radiotherapy Physics Review
Review of medical physics concepts for therapeutic radiology residents, dosimetry trainees, and students and fellows in medical physics. [2-0-2]
MPH 526 Fundamentals of Radiation Biology
This course describes the effects of ionizing radiation on both individual cells and on the human being as a whole. Factors that modulate these effects, such as oxygen, dose rate, and various chemicals, will be explored. This course is suitable for residents in radiation oncology, nuclear medicine, and diagnostic radiology, as well as graduate students with an interest in radiation effects.
MPH 527 Radiation Oncology
Basic concepts and principles of nonsurgical cancer management. The natural history of cancers in various organs will be reviewed and therapeutic strategies developed based on the pathophysiology of different cancer sites. [2-0-2]
MPH 541 Physics of Nuclear Medicine
The course covers mathematics and detectors used in nuclear medicine. Imaging instrumentation, including scintillation camera, emission tomography, and application of the computer to nuclear medicine is also covered. [3-0-3]
MPH 542 Workshop in Radiopharmaceutical Science
Covers production of radionuclides, generators, formulation and Q.C. of tracers, in vitro and in vivo studies, dosimetry, radiation protection and safe handling. [1-0-1]
MPH 561 Physics of Diagnostic Radiology
Intermediate physics for residents in diagnostic radiology and nuclear medicine. Prerequisite: MPH 500 [3-0-3]
MPH 562 Physics of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging
This course is a basic introduction to the physical principles of MRI with emphasis on proton MRI. Topics covered will include fundamentals of magnetic resonance, relaxation times, and the basis for imaging techniques. [2-0-2]
MPH 563 Topics in Diagnostic Imaging
Discussion of advanced topics in diagnostic imaging: mammography, digital imaging, ultrasound, quality assurance and radiation protection. Prerequisite MPH 561. [2-0-3]
MPH 564 Digital Imaging
Course is organized as several computerized exercise modules providing students with “hands on” experience in various digital imaging concepts. [3-0-3]
MPH 565 Diagnostic Radiological Physics Review
Intensive review in all branches of medical radiological physics for preparation for the American Board of Radiology Certification Examination. Prerequisites: MPH 561 [3-0-3]
MPH 580 Master's Research
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MPH 601 Radiation Physics
Course provides a rigorous examination of the interaction with matter and heavy-charged particles with matter. FA [4-0-4]
MPH 602 Radiological Physics I
The course covers design and operation of accelerators; radiation quantities and units including stochastic and nonstochastic quantities; ion collection and recombination; and dosimetry systems used in therapeutic radiology and radiobiology. Prerequisite: MPH 601. WI [4-0-4]
MPH 603 Radiological Physics II
Continuation of MPH 602. SP [4-0-4]
MPH 604 Transfer Function Analysis
Starting with a rigorous presentation of Fourier transform theory, this course develops transfer function analysis for application to imaging systems. FA [2-0-2]
MPH 605 Methods of Photon Dose Calculation
Current methods of photon dose calculation for radiation treatment planning systems, particularly those using interaction kernels. Prerequisite: MPH 604. [2-0-2]
MPH 606 Methods of Electron Dose Calculation
Methods of electron dose calculation for radiation treatment planning systems, particularly those based upon Gaussian multiple-scattering theory. Prerequisite: MPH 604. [2-0-2]
MPH 607 Monte Carlo Methods
The EGS4 Monte Carlo code for photon/electron transport will be explained, with emphasis upon gaining “hands on” experience in using this research tool. [2-0-2]
MPH 608 Topics in Medical Physics
Course covers selected topics in radiation detection, interaction, and protection. Topics will also be selected from radiation dosimetry and diagnostic and therapeutic imaging. [v-v-v]
MPH 621 Medical Physics Research Seminar
This seminar serves as a forum for review of the ongoing research by the faculty, residents, appropriate staff members, fellows, and students. [1-0-1]
MPH 622 Radiological Physics Laboratory
A practical course directed towards understanding of the instruments, computers, apparatus, and facilities used in applied radiation work. Includes carrying out scientific evaluation and essay-type reporting. [v-v-v]
MPH 623A Clinical Physics Practicum: Diagnostic Imaging
Students participate in providing clinical physics service under supervision. [v-v-v]
MPH 623B Clinical Physics Practicum: Radiation Therapy
Students participate in providing clinical physics service under supervision. [v-v-v]
MPH 623C Clinical Physics Practicum: Protection Radiation
Students participate in providing clinical physics service under supervision. [v-v-v]
MPH 625 Research
Under the guidance of a faculty member and committee, the student originates, proposes and executes basic or clinical research. [v-v-v]
MPH 900 Independent Study
The student will undertake a creative project design under the supervision of a faculty member. [v-v-v]
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