Research is conducted in close consultation with a department faculty advisor and is usually related to ongoing faculty research. A final, comprehensive report of the results is required. An introduction to the fundamental principles of medical image analysis and visualization. Focuses on the processing and analysis of ultrasound, MR and X-ray images for the purpose of quantitation and visualization to increase the usefulness of modern medical image data. 2-D Fourier transform, spatial filters, segmentation and pattern recognition.
Topics vary by semester.
Note Courses at the 600 level and above are listed in the Graduate Record .