NUM 140◊ Instrumentation in Nuclear Medicine

5 credits

Principles and operation of gas detector and scintillation detection systems and the components that make up each of these systems. Methods of image reconstruction and enhancement used in studies. Fundamental components, applications and processing techniques used in Nuclear Medicine computers. Laboratory experience supporting use of instrumentation, quality control parameters and computer applications.

Prerequisite: NUM 100◊ and NUM 103◊

Lecture: 3 hours

Laboratory: 4 hours

(course fee required)