Engineering in Medical Imaging II: Ionizing Techniques

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(same as BIOL_EN 4973 ; cross-leveled with BIOL_EN 7973 ). This is the second course in a 2-semester investigation into the engineering of medical imaging modalities. These courses will provide the student with a functional understanding of some of the most common applications of engineering in medical imaging. This second course focuses on medical imaging techniques which involve ionizing energy sources and will include discussions of x-ray imaging (projection, mammography and CT), nuclear medicine (radiopharmaceuticals, scintigraphy, SPECT, and PET), and radiation therapy. We will also examine the important topic of radiobiology and interactions of ionizing radiation with matter. This is an upper-level undergraduate/graduate course specifically targeted toward students with interest in careers in biomedical engineering, clinical technology, and medicine. Thus, a large portion of lecture will be dedicated to both theoretical development and applications in research and medicine. Credit Hour s : 3 Prerequisites: MATH 1400 or equivalent, BIOL_EN 4972 / BME 4972