Introduction to Medical Imaging

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This course will introduce the students to the physics and technologies associated with modern medical imaging devices. After a brief introduction to concepts from signals and systems, and image processing, radiographic imaging including X-rays and Computer Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Nuclear Medicine Imaging and Ultrasound Imaging will be covered. Appropriate homework assignments will be given throughout the semester to assess the learning process. Additionally, paper reviews and MATLAB programming-based projects will accompany the course materials. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisites: PHYS 366. Corequisites: EENG 341 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3