Teaching

ENGR/CSEE 4620: Biomedical Imaging

Summary:

Starting with Conrad Wilhelm Rötgens discovery of the X-rays, medical diagnosis was revolutionized by non-invasive imaging techniques. This class will present modern imaging modalities: X-ray, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasound imaging. In the first part, the physical principles and instrumentation will be covered. The second part will provide examples of images, and cover the four fundamental steps of image processing: Image enhancement, segmentation, quantification, and visualization.

Class schedule Fall 2008: Tue/Thu 5:00 - 6:15 pm, 316 Driftmier
Prerequisites: None

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ENGR 4220: Feedback Control Systems

Summary:

Feedback control systems are fundamental to many engineering projects. Whether you simply want to keep a room at constant temperature, or whether you want to precisely position a robot's arm - the ability to understand and design feedback controls is a key skill. In this class, we will learn how do model processes and systems. We will describe these systems with differential equations and with the Laplace and Z transform. We will cover what control means. A major focus of this class lies on stability criteria. We will use computer simulations and hands-on projects to implement feedback control systems.

Class schedule Spring 2008: Tue/Thu 9:30 - 10:45 am, 310 Driftmier
Prerequisites: Differential Equations, Linear Systems

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