Master of Biomedical Imaging and Signals
The purpose of this degree program is to prepare students for leading edge positions in industry in the areas of biomedical imaging and signal processing. The professional Master of Biomedical Imaging and Signals is a course-only degree program that prepares students for professional practice.
The interdisciplinary nature of bioengineering generally involves many facets of electrical and computer engineering. The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers several courses and research opportunities that engage students interested in biomedical engineering. In addition, there are a significant number of courses offered by the Department of Biomedical Engineering and other disciplines at the university which are of great importance to students interested in the professional master’s degree in biomedical engineering, with specialization in medical imaging and bio-signals.
The admission requirements for the degree follow the existing admission requirements for other professional master’s degrees in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Students whose accredited B.S. degree is not in electrical and computer engineering may pursue the professional master’s degree provided that they have an adequate background and can demonstrate proficiency in the material contained in undergraduate courses equivalent to Illinois Institute of Technology’s:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
ECE 211 | Circuit Analysis I | 3 |
ECE 213 | Circuit Analysis II | 4 |
ECE 218 | Digital Systems | 4 |
ECE 307 | Electrodynamics | 4 |
ECE 308 | Signals and Systems | 3 |
ECE 311 | Engineering Electronics | 4 |
BIOL 107 | General Biology Lectures | 3 |
MATH 251 | Multivariate and Vector Calculus | 4 |
MATH 252 | Introduction to Differential Equations | 4 |
MATH 374 | Probability and Statistics for Electrical and Computer Engineers | 3 |
A student may demonstrate proficiency by successfully completing the courses or by demonstrating satisfactory performance in one or more special examinations administered by the department.
Students can pursue a professional master’s degree in the area of biomedical imaging and signals by completing the required core and elective courses, including at least two ECE and one BME elective courses.
Curriculum
Minimum Credits Required | 30 |
Maximum 400-Level Credit | 12 |
Minimum 500-Level Credit | 18 |
Maximum Short Course ECE 700-Level Credit | 4 |
Maximum Transfer Credit | 9 |
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Required Core Courses | (12) | |
ECE 481 | Image Processing | 3 |
or ECE 565 | Computer Vision and Image Processing | |
ECE 437 | Digital Signal Processing I | 3 |
or ECE 569 | Digital Signal Processing II | |
ECE 511 | Analysis of Random Signals | 3 |
Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
Human Physiology | 3 | |
Animal Physiology | 3 | |
Quantitative Physiology | 3 | |
Imaging Elective Courses | (3-6) | |
Select one or two courses from the following: | 3-6 | |
Introduction to Molecular Imaging | 3 | |
Neuroimaging | 3 | |
Special Problems | 3 | |
or BME 597 | Special Problems | |
Signals Elective Courses | (6-15) | |
Select a minimum of two courses from the following: | 6-15 | |
Digital Signal Processing I | 3 | |
Image Processing | 3 | |
Artificial Intelligence and Edge Computing | 3 | |
Applied Optimization for Engineers | 3 | |
Internet of Things and Cyber Physical Systems | 3 | |
Computer Vision and Image Processing | 3 | |
Machine and Deep Learning | 3 | |
Statistical Signal Processing | 3 | |
Digital Speech Processing | 3 | |
Digital Signal Processing II | 3 | |
Special Problems | 3 | |
or BME 597 | Special Problems | |
General Electives | (0-9) | |
Select zero to nine credit hours of courses from ECE 400-799 | 0-9 |
With adviser’s approval, students may take up to two senior (400-level) or graduate level courses in engineering, math, or science.