86-320 Introduction To Noninvasive Brain Imaging

9 units, Carnegie Mellon University

In the past the understanding of the brains structure and function was limited by the need to access the brain via surgery and postmortem examination. In recent decades, advances in the fields of biology, psychology, physics, and engineering, have led to a slew of noninvasive methods for looking at the brain structure and function. These methods have become widespread in both clinical and research settings. This course will provide a survey of some of the most prominent of these neuroimaging methodologies, their advantages and disadvantages, and examples of their use. Topics covered include electroencephalography EEG, computed tomography CT, functional nearinfrared spectroscopy fNIRS, positron emission tomography PET and magnetic resonance imaging MRI. Pre reqs listed or by permission of the course instructor.

Prerequisites: 85-102 or 85-219 or 03-121 or 03-151

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