Medical Physics, Orientation
8 credits
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1FY214
A revised version of the syllabus is available.
- Code
- 1FY214
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Physics G1N
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (G)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 8 June 2016
- Responsible department
- Department of Physics and Astronomy
Entry requirements
General entry requirements
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the participants should have gained a better understanding of the importance of physics for medical diagnosis and treatment and be able to
- explain and describe the physical concepts for ultrasound, laser light, X-rays, gamma rays, various particle beams, and how these are used in medical diagnosis and treatment
- explain how magnetic resonance imaging works
- explain how nerve signals are transmitted electrically and how this can be measured.
Content
X-ray diagnostics including tomography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), diagnostics and treatment by ultrasound, positron emission tomography (PET), therapy with lasers, X-rays, gamma radiation and particle beams.
Instruction
The course is a distance learning course. Participants are provided with study material and assignments through Studentportalen.
Assessment
Continuous examination by solving hand-in assignments.