Biomedical Imaging. 3 credits

Catalog description

This course introduces the physical and engineering foundations of modern medical imaging instruments and image processing methods. These methods enable us to see biological organisms at different levels, starting from the atom level and going all the way to seeing inside the human body. It allows a better understanding of how life and its processes work at different levels, and diagnose disease, monitor treatment and perform minimally-invasive interventions. Different modalities include: microscopy, x-rays, computerized tomography (CT), nuclear imaging, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Topics include: underlying physics, basics of instrumentation, clinical applications, and presentation of case studies. Offered by Bioengineering . Limited to two attempts.