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Principles of Biomedical Imaging I
HT 164

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Description

Reviews fundamental principles and techniques underlying modern biomedical imaging, as well as their application in modern medicine. Particular emphasis on magnetic resonance; also covers ultrasound, computed tomography, positron emission tomography and optical techniques. Didactic lectures accompanied by problem sets and experiments with portable magnetic resonance systems and ultrasound systems. Focuses on the quantitative aspects of biomedical imaging and requires a knowledge of differential equations, and intermediate-level physics. Only HST students may register under HST.164. Restricted to HST students. 
S. Huang, D. Sosnovik

School Harvard Medical School
Credits 2
Cross Reg

Not Available for Cross Registration

Course Component Discipline Specific
Instruction Mode In Person
Grading Basis HMS Pre-Clinical
Curriculum Phase Preclerkship
Visiting Clerks NO
Course Type HST Core Courses