BME 699 Biomechanical Imaging: Principles and Methods

An introduction to the physical and mathematical foundations of imaging the tissue elasticity. The governing theory of elasticity imaging. Shear wave propagation in soft tissues. Fundamentals of ultrasound and MR elastography imaging. Inversion methods in elasticity imaging. Micromechanical characterization methods of tissues. Atomic force microscopy.

Credits

3

Cross Listed Courses

ME 699

Distribution

Biomedical Engineering Program Mechanical Engineering Program

Typically Offered Periods

Fall Semester