Medical Imaging

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) This course is an introduction to medical techniques, such as ultrasound, x-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and PET scans. The basics of how each technique works as well as what causes contrast in the images are explored, both qualitatively and quantitatively, using algebra and trigonometry. The suitability of each technique for imaging specific medical problems will be discussed. Requisite Courses: CHEM-1111 and CHEM-1112, or PHYS-1101, or PHYS-1301 [prerequisite(s)].