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This course provides engineering students with an introductory understanding of the principles and practice of radiology – including a spectrum of specialties in diagnostic radiology as well as procedures in interventional radiology and digital pathology. The course includes lectures, working with real image data, and visits to clinical areas at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Each segment of the course emphasizes clinical perspective on imaging (including scanner technology and image analysis) in relation to anatomy, physiology, and pathology. Each segment is led by an expert in a particular discipline in collaboration with the course director. Recommended course background: 580.472, 601.455 Restricted to BME MSE and BME PhD students only. Others by instructor permission. Audits are not allowed.