CTC 113 - Image Production and Evaluation (3 Credits)

This course covers the image formation, equipment operation and scanning principles related to computed tomography (CT). Students learn imaging and data acquisition parameters according to specific CT protocols. Image processing techniques, including retrospective reconstruction and post-processing views such as 3D-reconstruction and volume rendering, are described. Image quality and display, artifact recognition and CT informatics are taught in this course. Lecture Hours: 39. Prerequisite(s): CTC 110 , CTC 112 and CTC 121 with grades of “C” or better or permission of the department head. Course Fee: $50. Usually offered in the summer.