Fundamental concepts in medical imaging, including atomic physics, nuclear physics, and sound and electromagnetic waves. These topics are discussed...
Research and problem-solving strategies are applied to topics in biophysics. These include vector principles, molecular spectroscopy and lasers,...
The mechanical properties of biological structures and fluids in relation to function: deformability, strength, and visco-elasticity of hard and...
Examination of the physical processes in the environment that affect life, and physical processes in animals and man that enable them to survive....
The physics of blood flow and vascular mechanics in the microcirculation and large vessels, surface energy and interactions at biological interfaces...
Concepts of images relevant to all imaging modalities. Image formation and capture including digital cameras and the eye, pixels, aliasing,...
The role of mathematical tranforms in biomedical research. Application of Fourier Transforms for imaging and image analysis. Applications of systems...
The application of physics and mathematics for modeling oxygen transport. Emphasis on problem solving and simple MATLAB computer models for enhancing...
Intended primarily for students in Honors Specialization and Major modules in Medical Biophysics. Laboratories include topics from biomechanics...
An introduction to the fundamentals of digital image processing including image representation, 2D linear systems theory and Fourier analysis, digital...
An introduction to linear systems and control theory as applied to organ system regulation and adaptation. Emphasis is placed on biophysical models of...
Nature and effects of ionizing radiation on biomolecular structures, living cells and tissues. Genetic effects and methods of radiation protection....
Physical principles underlying medical imaging. Modalities covered: x-rays, computed tomography, nuclear medicine, ultra-sound, and magnetic resonance...
Biophysics related to blood flow: Biomechanical properties of blood, heart, arteries, and veins; pressure, flow, and Poiseulle's law; optimality...
Selected topics of current interest in Medical Biophysics. Antirequisite(s): Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department of Medical Biophysics. ...
Major laboratory course in experimental biophysics for students registered in an Honors Specialization Medical Biophysics (Medical Science or Physical...
Major laboratory course in experimental biophysics for fourth-year Honors Specialization Medical Biophysics (Clinical Physics Concentration). The...