BME 550 - INTRODUCTION TO BIOMEDICAL IMAGING

Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering

Credit(s): 3

A comprehensive introduction to bio-medical imaging systems used today, including xray imaging and computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound imaging (UI), and diffuse optical tomography (DOT). The course will review the fundamental mathematics underlying each imaging modality, the hardware needed to implement each system, and the image reconstruction and analysis. The class may involve homework, projects, and exams.

Prereq: EE 305, Engineering standing, or consent of instructor.