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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2026
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ELEC 518 002 (CRN: 24171)
BIOMEDICAL OPTICS & ULTRASOUND
Long Title: PRINCIPLES OF BIOMEDICAL OPTICS AND ULTRASOUND
Department: Electrical & Computer Eng.
Instructor: Li, Lei
Meeting: 4:00PM - 5:15PM TR (12-JAN-2026 - 24-APR-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 30
Section Enrolled: 2
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 30
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 8
Enrollment data as of: 25-NOV-2025 4:04AM
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
Description: This course introduces the science and engineering of biomedical applications based on optics and ultrasound. Students will explore how light travels in tissue, how ultrasound waves move through fluids and solids, and how these signals interact with the body. The course also covers computer modeling tools for light and the design of sensing devices using ultrasound. By the end, students will understand the foundations of optical and ultrasound technologies that support applications such as medical imaging, disease diagnosis, therapy guidance, and brain research. Cross-list: ELEC 418. Recommended Prerequisite(s): Knowledge and understanding of differential equations (or equivalent) Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for ELEC 518 if student has credit for ELEC 418.