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NM 4320
Clinical Practicum II 10 Credit Hours
Intermediate techniques in clinical imaging, radiopharmaceutical preparation, computer techniques and
radiation health physics. Students will be evaluated during each assigned clinical rotation during the
semester. This course includes the following number of contact hours: Theory – 480 contact hours.
NM 4104
Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine III 4 Credit Hours
Continuation of Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine II. This course includes the following number of contact
hours: Theory – 60 contact hours.

NM 4302
Instrumentation II 2 Credit Hours
Principles of operation and quality control of collimated imaging radiation detectors. This course includes
the following number of contact hours: Theory – 30 contact hours.

NM 4202
Computed Tomography (SPECT, CT, PET/CT) 2 Credit Hours
Emphasis will be placed on the operation and quality control of both Single Photon Emission
Tomography (SPECT), Positron Emission Tomography (PET), and Computerized Tomography (CT).
Basic principles and concepts of the modern computer, with emphasis on the application of computers
and data processing in the Nuclear Medicine Department. Correlation with the clinical experience
included. The (CT) portion of the class will focus on Patient Care - 5 hours, Radiation Safety- 5 hours,
Image production- 5 hours, CT Procedures - 5 hours. This course includes the following number of
contact hours: Theory –30 contact hours.

NM 4303
Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine IV—Diagnostic Procedures 3 Credit Hours
Comprehensive study of the theory and methodology of various in vitro procedures. Includes diagnostic
imaging studies such as PET/CT tumor imaging, monoclonal antibody imaging, somatostatin-receptor
imaging and radiolabeled peptide imaging procedures as well as other oncological diagnostic imaging
studies. Correlation with the clinical experience included. This course includes the following number of
contact hours: Theory –45 contact hours.

NM 4301
Radiobiology 1 Credit Hour
Biological effects of the exposure of living tissue to ionizing radiation, including chronic and acute
effects, the relative sensitivity and resistance of organ systems, and cellular and systematic response of
tissue to radiation. This course includes the following number of contact hours: Theory – 16 contact
hours.

NM 4703
Radiation Health Physics 3 Credit Hours
Principles involved in minimizing exposure to patient, personnel, self and environment are discussed.
Included are techniques for measuring levels of radioactive contamination, procedures for
decontamination and a general overview of both national and state government regulatory issues
regarding exposure and radioactive material handling. Correlation with the clinical laboratory experience
included. This course includes the following number of contact hours: Theory – 45 contact hours.

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