Biomedical Physics Minor
As a minor in biomedical physics, you will apply the methods and technique of physics to topics in biology and medicine. The program is of interest to the research oriented science major or the pre-medicine student. This minor is housed in the Department of Physics
sample courses:
Principles and application of key physical methods used in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, and in biomedical research. Topics include interaction of radiation with living systems; electrical properties of organs and cells; imaging via X-rays, nuclear medicine, magnetic resonance (MRI), and ultrasound; computed tomography (CT); positron emission tomography (PET).
Lecture and demonstration course of particular interest to premedical and life-sciences students. Physics of the human cardiovascular system. Energetics of the circulation. Electrocardiograms, phonocardiograms, echocardiograms (ultrasound).
