Fundamentals of graphic design techniques and imagery production as applied to health science print media. One year of basic design courses. Introduction to the biocommunicator s role in 3-D models, anatomical simulators, prosthetics, health care exhibits. Exploration of materials and techniques for impression taking, sculpting, mold construction, and casting. Business procedures and organizational structures associated with the role of a biocommunicator in institutional, freelance, and small business settings.
Topics range from business forms and procedures to legal and ethical issues.
Biomedical Imaging I. 3 Hours. Methodologies for imaging biological structures at microscopic and macroscopic scales. Human anatomy and histology concepts and terminology are presented in relation to imaging methods. Continuation of BVis 500. Technical aspects of image processing, analysis, compression, 3-D reconstruction and evaluation are stressed.