2018-2019 Catalog

RAD-224 Advanced Computed Tomography Imaging

This course presents physical principles related to data acquisition and image formation along with post-processing, display and archival techniques. Artifacts and other factors affecting image quality will be discussed. Data acquisition and manipulation techniques, and image reconstruction algorithms will be explained. CT imaging, multiplanar (MPR) images, 3-D images, picture archiving and communications (PACS) integration, and cardiovascular imaging will be discussed. (3 contact hours)

Credits

3

Prerequisite

RAD-208, RAD-221, RAD-222, RAD-223, and RAD-226

Corequisite

RAD-225 and RAD-227

Department

Health Sciences