BIO 496 - Scientific and Biomedical Imaging

Institution:

Albright College

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Description:

An overview of the use of imaging technologies in scientific data acquisition, medical diagnostics and communication. The seminar reviews the use of imaging from early microscopes, radiology, and photography to the current range of technologies from ultrastructural studies to modern medical imaging techniques, remote sensing, digital imaging and image processing. Laboratories use equipment available at Albright, including both scanning and transmission electron microscopes and provide opportunities to explore other facilities in the immediate area. Students are responsible for oral and written presentations, as well as an independent study project. The course involves three class sessions and a two-hour laboratory per week, plus additional laboratory work by arrangement. Offered spring semester.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.albright.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 921-2381

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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