EC EN 576
Medical Imaging and Image Reconstruction
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
Course Description
Fundamentals of medical imaging modalities (x-ray, CT, ultrasound, and MRI) from a signals and systems perspective, magnetic resonance physics, medical image reconstruction methods (backprojection, partial-Fourier techniques, parallel imaging, compressed sensing).
When Taught
Winter Odd Years
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
EC EN 380 or EC EN 351 or instructor permission
Title
Understand and apply the following:
Learning Outcome
Develop a familiarity with the basic biomedical imaging modalities and their history (x-ray, CT, ultrasound, MRI, and nuclear medicine).
Develop a working knowledge of the basic physics, engineering, and instrumentation principles underpinning each modality.
Deepen their understanding of the typical applications for each modality, and of each modality's strengths and weaknesses.
Develop a deep understanding of the physics of MRI, MRI image acquisituion, and reconstruction techniques, and be able to apply that knowledge to the analysis and solution of typical problems arising in MRI image acquisition and reonstruction.
