Radiological Sciences (RADI)

The physical characteristics of principal types of detection and measurement systems used for charged particle and photon beams. Experimental laboratories involve use of the systems for standardization, calibration and energy analysis. Laboratory included.

Prerequisites: Enrolled in Graduate Medical Physics Programs or approval by the course instructor This course will cover radiation protection, dose managements and shielding designs in medical physics: diagnostic radiological imaging, nuclear medicines and radiation therapy.

Effects of ionizing radiation on chemical and biological systems. Covers effects on water and biological macromolecules, acute and chronic effects on germ cells, embryo and adult tissues.These data are then used to develop a scientific basis for radiation therapy and the rationale for current radiation protection practices.

Prerequisites: Graduate student in Radiological Sciences and approval of the instructor. This course presents the development and gross structure of the human body covering all major organ systems. The course forms a basis for understanding the depths of human biology and structure in a detailed manner. Radiology faculty presentations will provide cross sectional anatomy required by medical physics students.

Prerequisites: Undergraduate Biological Courses or Physiology/Anatomy, Chemistry with Laboratory and Permission of Instructor. Clinically-oriented relevant hospital/medical school based including PACS/teleradiology. Informatics involved with patient care of the evaluation/investigation of disease is taught with Systems biology for Quantitative scientists.

Prerequisites: Chemistry with Laboratory, Biology, and Computer experience: Permission of Instructor. Clinically-oriented relevant hospital/medical school based including PACS/teleradiology. Informatics involved with patient care or the evaluation/investigation of disease is taught with Quantification/Computation Requirements for biologists.

May be repeated; maximum credit 3 hours. Signal detection theory, bayesian methodology and information theory, and their applications in the radiological sciences.

Pattern recognition and image processing techniques and their applications to problems in the radiological sciences. The emphasis is the definition of a background for analyzing images, particularly for diagnostic radiology.

Prerequisites: Undergraduate Electricity & Magnetism and Differential Equations; or Course Director Approval. Fundamental physics/mathematics for magnetic resonance imaging and magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Includes magnetic resonance phenomenon, T1 and T2 relaxation mechanisms, Bloch equation, pulsing sequences, paramagnetic agents, biological effects of electric and magnetic fields, MR safety and site planning for MR equipment. Applications of this methodology to radiological practice will be presented. (Fall, Spring II)

Radiobiological basis of radiotherapy, modifiers of radiation response, common techniques of irradiation, combined therapy, clinical considerations in treatment of malignant neoplasm's, basic anatomy and pathology.

Diagnostic x-ray methods, including imaging methods, contrast media, tomography, special procedures, neuroradiology, normal and abnormal roentgen anatomy.

Radiation shielding, x-ray generators, accelerators, charged particle attenuation in matter, ionization, excitation, scattering and radiative processes. Radiation dosimetry and calibration of photon and electron beams.

Prerequisites: Permission. May be repeated; maximum credit 4 hours. Departmental colloquium for communication among disciplines on current research and on relevant topics from current literature.

Prerequisites: Permission. May be repeated; maximum credit 8 hours. Research Master's Thesis Radiological Sciences.

Prerequisites: None. Experience and training in a medical physics in clinical setting; instrumentation methodology, 3D Workstation Imaging (MR and Ultrasound, for example), neurosurgical stereotactic localization, and quality assurance.

Prerequisites: None. Experience and training in the practice of radiotherapy physics; treatment planning, instrumentation calibration, and quality assurance.

Prerequisites: None. This is a one-hour practicum aimed at providing students with an opportunity to receive additional training in Radiation Diagnostic Equipment.

Prerequisites: None. Introduction to the field of nuclear medicine with emphasis on the principles of radiation safety, health physics, and the various studies performed in a nuclear medicine area.

The physical and physiological principles underlying the procedures of nuclear medicine. Instrumentation, radiopharmaceuticals, dosimetry, quality assurance, and evaluation of the function procedures.

The principles of generating ultrasound, of the interaction of ultrasound or ultrasound with materials (with special emphasis on the tissues of mammals), and the detection techniques and instrumentation.

Prerequisites: RADI 5824 Production and Absorption of Ionizing Radiation Particle therapy, an important modality for treatment of cancer, requires an understanding of subatomic physics. This course will provide clear understandings of the structure of nucleus, nuclear reactions in matter, nuclear forces, fission, fusion, rare decays, quark models, proton, neutron and heavy ion reactions and their applications to medical physics.

Lecture and laboratory relevant to the physics of radiation therapy with special emphasis on exposure and dose measurements, isodose information, radium applications, and treatment planning techniques. The aim is to enable the student to work effectively with the physician in cancer therapy.

Lecture and laboratory relevant to the physics of nuclear medicine with special emphasis on dose standardization, MIRD dose systems, information from scans, camera characteristics, and NRC licenses. The aim is to enable the student to work effectively with the physician in nuclear medicine.

Lecture and laboratory relevant to the physics of diagnostic x-ray and protection with emphasis on diagnostic generator characteristics, quality assurance, modulation transfer function of systems, radiation protection criteria and facility design. Provides the student adequate background to attack problems arising in diagnostic x-ray.

Prerequisites: None. May be repeated with change of subject matter; multiple enrollment in same term, maximum credit 8 hours. Research on a problem in radiological sciences mutually agreed upon by student and instructor.

Prerequisites: None. May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit 6 hours. Advanced topics in radiological sciences, such as: advanced dosimetry, quantum chemistry, molecular physics, theory of imaging systems, medical physics, advanced radiobiology, physiological kinetics, solid state systems, cell dynamics.

May be repeated; maximum credit 16 hours. Doctor's Dissertation Research

Prerequisites: None. May be repeated with change of subject matter; maximum credit 8 hours. Specialized topics in radiological sciences, such as: thermoluminescent dosimeters, kinetics of cell populations, applications of image theory, pulse radiolysis products.

Prerequisites: Medical School 3rd year standing. This selective is designed to introduce the student to the basic knowledge used in interpretation of various imaging modalities and appropriate use of imaging for clinical diagnosis. Didactic sessions covering basic principles and concepts will complement the clinical experience.

The primary aim of the course is to give the student a foundation in the basics of x-ray interpretation. The student will also be introduced to the indications and applications of the radiological subspecialties, including ultrasound, computerized tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine, and angiography.

Elective. The clinical application and interpretation of diagnostic ultrasound, with special study projects. The three major hospitals at the Health Sciences Center provide the setting for the student to become familiar with a wide variety of adult and pediatric examinations.

Elective. The clinical applications and interpretation of nuclear medicine.

Elective. Comprehensive exposure to the full range of breast diseases, including instruction and participation in the basic principles of breast cancer detection by physical examination and mammographic techniques, film evaluation, and fundamentals of breast cancer detection in a screening environment.

Elective. Active participation in the day to day operation of the radiology service at oklahoma children's memorial hospital.

Learn the clinical applications of this new imaging technology. Observe studies being performed at two busy magnetic resonance imaging centers and attend resident/fellow check sessions. Areas currently evaluated by magnetic resonance imaging include brain and central nervous system, musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular system, abdomen, and pelvis.

Elective. The student will be assigned to observe staff and resident radiologists, make radiographic interpretations, and observe the performance of various radiographic procedures, including fluoroscopy. Will read x-rays and attend departmental conferences.

The primary aim of the course is to give the student a foundation in the basics of x-ray interpretation. The student will also be introduced to the indications and applications of the radiological subspecialties, including ultrasound, computerized tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine, and angiography.

Prerequisites: Approval of Visiting School and OU Department Course Director. May be repeated; maximum credit 320 hours. An off-campus elective is defined as work not at the Health Sciences Center, College of Medicine-Tulsa, or in a formally affiliated hospital; nor under the direct supervision of a member of the full-time faculty of the College of Medicine. A statement from the course director of the proposed elective concerning the supervision and grading of student's experience and a detailed course description of the proposed elective are required.

May be repeated; maximum credit 320 hours. Work not at the Health Sciences Center or Tulsa Medical College.

Prerequisites: None. May be repeated with change of subject matter, multiple enrollment in same term, maximum 640 clock hours. Topics of special nature or of unusual interest to the individual student.

May be repeated with change of subject matter. Topics of a special nature or of unusual interest to the individual student.