Henry Samueli School of Engineering

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BME137 - Introduction to Biomedical Imaging
Spring Quarter 2008

 UCI

This course will provide you with an introduction to imaging modalities widely used in medicine and biology, including x-ray, computed tomography (CT), nuclear medicine (PET and SPECT), ultrasonic imaging, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and optical tomography. Methods to improve the contrast or enhance features will also be discussed. You will understand the complementary nature of the imaging modalities, how to combine them for added benefit, and how to make biomedical imaging cost-efficient.

Course syllabus

Powerpoint slides:
Introduction
X-Ray Imaging (Part I)
X-Ray Imaging (Part II)
CT Imaging
Ultrasound Imaging
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Functional MRI
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
Virtual Environment Technologies

Guest lecture by Dr. Ash Pahwa (04/24/2008):
Presentation material (ZIP file)

Software download:
AssaySoft, Inc.

Additional Information:
X-rays (external link)

Homework 3 (Part 2) (Deadline: Monday, June 2, 11:59pm PDT)

Study material for midterm:

  • Handwritten notes
  • Powerpoint slides
  • Homework handouts
  • Textbook chapters:
    1.1-1.5 (except 1.2.3), 1.6-1.9,
    2.1-2.4, 2.7-2.8,
    3.1-3.3, 3.7-3.8, 3.10.1, 3.13,
    4.1-4.2.5, 4.3.1,
    5.1-5.2.5, 5.5
The exam will be closed book, closed notes. A calculator will not be required, but you may bring a non-programmable calculator. Cell phones must be turned off (text messaging reception disabled) during the exam.

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