EGRB 407 - Physical Principles of Medical Imaging

Institution:

Virginia Commonwealth University

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Description:

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisites: junior standing in School of Engineering and at least two courses in electrical circuits. A study of the physical principles and basic clinical uses of medical imaging. Analysis of radiation and interaction of radiation, generation and control of X-rays, X-ray diagnostic methods, X-ray computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasonic imaging will be conducted. Basic principle of radionuclide imaging also will be introduced. A knowledge of basic electrical circuits is a prerequisite as is a knowledge of wave propagation, calculus and differential equations.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.vcu.edu/

Phone Number:

(804) 828-0100

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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