ELEC 5644 - Introduction to Biomedical Imaging

An important component of the recent expansion in biomedical engineering is the area of biomedical imaging. This ELEC 4644/5644 course is an introduction to biomedical imaging systems, not only covering the fundamentals of imaging physics but also the applications of four primary biomedical imaging modalities: X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Nuclear Medicine (i.e. PET, SPECT), and Ultrasound Imaging. Prereq: Graduate standing, or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with ELEC 4644. Semester Hours: 3 to 3