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METHODS FOR NEUROIMAGING RESEARCH

MEDPHYS/NTP 651
Course Description

Provides a practical foundation for neuroimaging research studies with statistical image analysis. Specific imaging methods include functional BOLD MRI, structural MRI morphometry, and diffusion tensor imaging. Lectures and associated in-class computer exercises will cover the physics and methods of image acquisition, steps and tools for image analyses, the basis for statistical image analyses and interpretation of the results.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing or (PHYSICS 104 , PHYSICS 202 or PHYSICS 208 )

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.81

0.79% from Historical

Completion Rate
96.88%

-0.97% from Historical

A Rate
87.5%

1.26% from Historical

Class Size
32

39.13% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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