An introduction to the basic principles of medical physics, principles of physics for medical imaging and the applications of medical physics equipment for diagnosis and treatment of disease. Topics covered will include but not limited to imaging metrics, ionizing radiation and radiation safety, radiation therapy, computed tomography, ultra-sound, and magnetic resonance imaging.

Prerequisite: (PHY 121 with a minimum grade of C and PHY 122 with a minimum grade of C) or (PHY 141 with a minimum grade of C and PHY 142 with a minimum grade of C).