BIOMEDICAL IMAGING

Undergraduate

This course is an introduction to the physics of medical imaging for the four main modalities: x-ray, ultrasound, radionuclide, and magnetic resonance imaging. Basic concepts of light microscopy and image formation will also be included. The primary focus is on physical principles, instrumentation, image interpretation and application Cross-listed with Physics 3520 PREREQUISITE: Biology 1310, and Physics 1120 or Physics 1220, or permission of the instructor Three hours lecture per week