Biomedical Imaging

Catalog description

An introduction to biomedical imaging concepts and modalities including the underlying physical principles involving magnetic resonance, acoustic energy, and electromagnetic radiation. General principles of imaging (image quality, sampling, etc.), image processing, enhancement, and analysis are introduced. Topics include: x-ray-based imaging including conventional x-ray, mammography, breast tomosynthesis, and computerized tomography (CT); nuclear medicine techniques including positron emission tomography (PET) and single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT); ultrasound; and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Prerequisite(s): BMSE 3201 >= C Lecture Hours: 3 Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit College Restrictions: School of Comp & Cyber Science Course Level Restrictions: Undergraduate Semester Program Restrictions: 1BS-BSEN-BS-Biomedical Sys. Engineering Schedule Type (Primary): Lecture Click here for the Schedule of Classes.