NON-IONIZING DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING

BME/MEDPHYS 578

Course Description

Covers the physics associated with magnetic resonance imaging and diagnostic ultrasound emphasizing techniques employed in medical diagnostic imaging. Major MRI topics include: physics of MR, pulse sequences, hardware, imaging techniques, artifacts, and spectroscopic localization. Ultrasound based topics covered include: propagation of ultrasonic waves in biological tissues, principles of ultrasonic measuring and imaging instrumentation, design and use of currently available tools for performance evaluation of diagnostic instrumentation, and biological effects of ultrasound. Gain an understanding of the technical and scientific details of modern non-ionizing medical magnetic resonance and ultrasound devices and their use in diagnosing disease.

Prerequisties

MATH 234 , (MATH 319 or MATH 320 ) and (PHYSICS 202 , PHYSICS 208 , PHYSICS 241 or PHYSICS 248 ), or graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

MEDPHYS 775 , BME/MEDPHYS 710 , MEDPHYS 665 , and MEDPHYS 666

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.53

2.42% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

1.5% from Historical

A Rate

27.78%

-12.79% from Historical

Class Size

-20% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

Sorted by ratings from Rate My Professors

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