HAN 426

HAN 426 Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation 
3 credits

This course expands upon HAN 394 (Imaging Physics), specifically in the area of Nuclear Medicine Technology. In addition, it examines the physical basis, construction, operation, and quality control of radiation detection, pulse height analysis, planar imaging, Single Photon Emission Tomography (SPECT) imaging, and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging devices. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.