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College Arts & Sciences Dept/Academic Unit Physics and Astronomy
Contact Person: James
Palmer Phone: x3145 E-Mail: jpalmer@utnet.utoledo.edu
Program Name Concentration in Biomedical Physics_________________
Degree to be granted (if applicable) B.S. - Physics with Concentration in Biomedical Physics .
Describe Program:
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This program is designed to provide undergraduate
students interested in medical physics, health physics, or the premed program
a strong foundation in the laws of physics and how these laws govern the
functioning of biological systems. In
addition to students interested in medical physics, health physics, and
premed program, this concentration also would be useful for students wishing
to pursue advanced degrees in programs relevant to homeland security,
forensic science, and/or the nuclear industry. Biomedical Physics Concentration In addition to the B.S.-Physics required and
related courses, the student must choose the following physics courses: PHYS
3180, 3610, 4130, 4230, 4240, 4430, 4440, and 4780 and related courses:
BIOL2150 and 2160, KINE 2510 and 2520, and KINE 2530 and 2540. The sequence KINE2460, KINE2560, KINE2570
can be substituted for the KINE 2510 and 2520, and KINE 2530 and 2540
sequence. |
B.S. - Physics with
Concentration in Biomedical Physics
This program is designed to provide undergraduate
students interested in medical physics, health physics, or the premed program a
strong foundation in the laws of physics and how these laws govern the
functioning of biological systems. In
addition to students interested in medical physics, health physics, and premed
program, this concentration also would be useful for students wishing to pursue
advanced degrees in programs relevant to homeland security, forensic science,
and/or the nuclear industry.
The learning outcomes from
this program are that the students would:
·
have a knowledge of the role of the laws of physics in the human body;
·
have a knowledge of the proper functioning of the human body and the
major diseases affecting its proper functioning;
·
have a basic knowledge of the electronics instruments, detector
systems, and image devices employed in generation of medical images;
·
have a basic knowledge of the computer algorithms used in predicting
radiation patterns and in the analysis of medical images;
·
know how the various physics principles are applied to
generate the various medical images. These
include:
o ultrasonic radiation
o nuclear magnetic resonance
(Magnetic Resonance Imaging - MRI)
o single photon emission
computed tomography (SPECT)
o positron emission tomography
(PET)
o X-rays
o computed tomography (CT
Scanning)
o and others in the experimental
stages of application.
·
know how laser radiation interacts with matter (both in general, and
specifically, in living organisms) and how it is used in a therapeutic
procedure;
·
know how ionizing electromagnetic radiation interacts with matter (both
in general, and specifically, in living organisms) and how it is used in a
therapeutic procedure;
·
know how high energy, charged particle beams interact with matter (both
in general, and specifically, in living organisms) and how they are used in a
therapeutic procedure;
·
know how nuclear isotope sources interact with matter (both in general,
and specifically, in living organisms) and how they are used in a therapeutic
procedure;
·
know the regulatory issues, radiological protection, and
approximate level of exposure to humans.
Requirements for the
Bachelor of Science in Physics
The B.S. in physics consists
of a core program that all students must complete and the choice of courses
associated with the biomedical physics concentration as listed below. The core
program contains 22 hours of physics courses and 23 hours of related-area
courses; the concentration must contain an additional 21 hours of physics and
related courses. Another nine hours of courses from natural sciences,
mathematics, or engineering are recommended.
Core physics courses: PHYS
2130, 2140, 3150, 3310, 3320 and 3410 are required. With department approval, a
student may substitute PHYS 2070, 2080 and 2100 for PHYS 2130 and 2140. The
introductory course PHYS1910 is also strongly recommended for all physics majors.
Related courses: CHEM 1230
and 1280, one of MATH 1830, 1850 or 1920, one of MATH 1840, 1860, or 1930, one
of MATH 1890, or 2890, one of MATH 2850, 2880, or 2950, and one of MATH 3820,
3860 or 3880 are required.
Biomedical Physics
Concentration
The student must choose the
following physics courses: PHYS 3180, 3610, 4130, 4230, 4240, 4430, 4440, and
4780 and related courses: BIOL2150 and 2160, KINE 2510 and 2520, and KINE 2530
and 2540. The sequence KINE2460,
KINE2560, KINE2570 can be substituted for the KINE 2510 and 2520, and KINE 2530
and 2540 sequence.
Sample
Curriculum