PH681 : Medical. phys. - Nuclear Medicine

Department

Physics

Academic Program

Master in Physics

Type

Elective

Credits

03

Prerequisite

Overview

The course aims to the student with the theoretical basics in physical medicine, especially nuclear medicine, knowledge of devices and applications used in nuclear medicine and the methods used to rebuild the image.

Intended learning outcomes

By studying this course, the student will be able to:1- Explain the basics and concepts of nuclear medicine.2- Explains how radiation reagents and their uses work.3- It analyzes ray measurement issues.4- The gamma device describes a camera.5- Explain how to make a tomography device with bosterone emission.

Teaching and learning methods

1- Lectures

2- Exercises and discussions.

3- Collecting information.

Methods of assessments

1- Research and reports.2- Activity.3- Presentations.4- The oral examination.5- Discuss presentations.

Course contents

Week Due	exercises	Lectures	contact hours	Topics List
3	-	9	9	Radiation Detectors
2	-	6	6	Problems in radiation detection and measurement
3	-	9	9	The Gamma Camera
2	-	6	6	Positron Emission Tomography
2	-	6	6	Tomographic reconstruction
2	-	6	6	projects

Learning Resources

Text Book
Reference's name	publisher	Release	Author
Physics in nuclear medicine	Elsevier	3 th edition	Simon Cherry, James Sorenson and Michael Phelps
Physics and radiobiology of nuclear medicine	Springer	3 th edition	Gopal Saha

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