Medical Physics Program
2009–2010 Curriculum, M.S. Degree
(Schedule and Rooms subject to change)
Fall 2009
| Course | Pts | Day/Time | Instructor |
Room |
| APPH E4010x Introduction to nuclear science |
3 |
Tues. 5-7:30 PM |
Ostrow | 214 Mudd |
| APPH E4600x Fundamentals of radiological physics & radiation dosimetry |
3 | Thurs. 4:10-6:40 PM | Meli | 214 Mudd |
| APPH E4710x
Radiation instrumentation lab, I |
3 | Mon. 5-10:00 PM |
Arbo | 214 Mudd/ 174 Eng Terrace |
| EHSC P6330x Radiobiology for medical physicists |
3 | Wed. 6-8:00 PM |
Zaider |
60 Haven Ave. Level B1-122 |
Spring 2010
| Course | Pts | Day/Time | Instructor | Room |
| APPH E4550y Medical physics seminar |
0 |
Thurs.
4:15-5:15 PM |
Arbo | 214 Mudd |
| APPH E4711y Radiation instrumentation lab, II (lab sessions: PT students M after lecture; FT students Tues. mornings TBA, 174 ET) |
3 |
Mon.
5-10:00 PM |
Arbo | 214 Mudd/ 174 Eng Terrace |
| EHSC P9319y Clinical nuclear medicine physics |
3 | Tues.
5-7:00 PM |
Esser | Radiology Conf Rm, 3-303 Harkness Pavillion, 180 Ft. Wash. Ave. |
| EHSC P9330y Diagnostic radiological physics |
3 | Wed.
4-6:30 PM |
Nickoloff/ Rothenberg |
710 W. 168th HSC 324 |
| EHSC P9335y Radiation therapy physics |
3 |
Thurs.
6:30- 9:30PM |
Wuu | Radiation Oncology Conf Rm 11, Babies Hospital N. Basement |
SUMMER 2010
- Subject to availability: summer practicum(s) for which students will register in the Fall 2010 term.
- Comprehensive Exam in late August.
FALL 2010
|
Course |
Pts |
Day/Time |
Instructor |
Room |
| APPH E4500x
Health physics |
3 |
Thurs.
6:50-9:20 PM |
Christman | 214 Mudd |
| APBM E4650x Anatomy for physicists & engineers |
3 | Tues./Thurs. 8:10-9:25 AM |
Staff | 343 Mudd |
| EHSC varies
Practicum (see chart below) |
6 | varies | Staff | TBA |
| APPH E6650x Research project - optional |
(3) | varies | Staff | TBA |
Practicum (2 required)
| Course | Pts | Day/Time | Instructor | Room |
| EHSC P8333x Radiation oncology (prerequisite: EHSC P9335y) |
3 | varies |
Wuu | TBA |
| EHSC P8340x Diagnostic radiology (prerequisite: EHSC P9330y) |
3 | varies | Nickoloff | TBA |
| EHSC P8365x,y Nuclear medicine (prerequisite: EHSC P9319y) |
3 | varies | Esser | TBA |
| EHSC P8380x,y Health physics (co- or prerequisite: APPH E4500x) |
3 | varies | Christman | TBA |
EHSC 9000 courses correspond to APPH 6000 courses.
A grade of B+ or better in the prerequisite course, adjusted at the discretion of the instructor, and permission of instructor and advisor are required for each practicum. Students register for the practicum in the Fall or the Spring term; the work for 3 of the 4 praticums may be done in the Summer term.