A study of the architecture and instruction sets of common microprocessors. The laboratory consists of interfacing and programming microcomputers using assembly and high level languages. A study of the application of the basic principles of physics to a selection of medical topics involving human body characteristics and functions and to instrumentation used to diagnose and treat illness and injury. Lecture three hours. A course devoted to a single topic.
Current examples are advanced microprocessors and vector analysis.
Students must obtain approval of the departmental internship coordinator prior to enrolling. Graduate Courses PHY 5002. An introduction to technical and research journals in the areas of physics, electronics and astronomy. Methods and references for use in literature searches, including computer methods, and the preparation of technical papers will be examined. To be taken fall term of first year.