PET 145 - PET Physics

Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Clinic/WkExp Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Local Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Positron Emission Tomography program
Local Corequisite: None

This course provides the knowledge of the physics related to Positron Emission Tomography. Topics include atomic physics and particle physics and how particle physics related to the PET scanner. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence of PET physics through computerized exams and projects.