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MS Imaging Science Curriculum
The M.S. in Imaging Science curriculum is a combination of required, core courses in
imaging science, and elective courses appropriate for the candidate's background and
interests. Six tracks (concentrations) have been established: Digital Image Processing,
Medical Imaging, Electro-Optical Imaging Systems, Remote Sensing, Color Imaging, and
Hard Copy Materials and Processes. Additional tracks may be created for interested students.
Students must enroll in either the research-thesis or graduate paper/project option at
the beginning of their studies. Candidates who wish to enter the program but lack adequate
preparation may have to take bridge courses in mathematics, chemistry, or physics before
matriculating with graduate status.
Research Thesis Option - The thesis is to be based on experimental evidence
obtained by the candidate in an appropriate field as arranged between the candidate
and his or her adviser. Research may be conducted by experiments in Institute
laboratories or by work done in other laboratories such as the candidate's place of
employment (with advisor approval).
Graduate Paper/Project Option - Students with research experience may choose
the graduate project option This option takes the form of a Systems Course (a different
course for each track) and an associated project and paper. The graduate paper is
normally performed during the final quarter of study.
The M.S. in Imaging Science requires 45 total credits, 37
of which must be taken at RIT. For more information on admission
and graduation requirements please see the Graduate
Handbook.
Example track curriculums:
| Required Courses |
| Course Number |
Class Name |
Credit Hours |
| 1051-711,712 |
Basic Principles of Imaging Science |
8 |
| 1051-716,717 |
Linear Image Mathematics |
8 |
| 1051-840 |
Imaging Science M.S. Project* |
1 |
| * For the thesis option,
the following classes are taken in place of M.S. project
and eight (8) hours of system or elective courses: |
| 1051-706,707,708 |
Imaging Science Seminar |
3 |
| 1051-890 |
Research and Thesis |
6 |
| Color Imaging Track |
| Course Number |
Class Name |
Credit Hours |
| 1051-774 |
Vision & Psychophysics |
4 |
| 1051-775 |
Applied Colorimetry |
4 |
| 1051-749 |
Color Reproduction |
4 |
| 1051-726 |
Programming for Scientists & Engineers |
4 |
| 1051-816 |
Color Systems‡ |
4 |
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Elective |
4 |
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| Elective choices are: Geometrical Optics,
Physical Optics, Digital Image Processing, Statistical
Analysis for Engineering, and Statistics & Computation
for Imaging Science |
| Digital Imaging Track |
| Course Number |
Class Name |
Credit Hours |
| 1051-782 |
Intro to Digital Image Processing |
4 |
| 1051-784 |
DIP: Spatial Pattern Recognition |
4 |
| 1051-792 |
Image Understanding |
4 |
| 1051-746 |
Probability & Statistic for Imaging Science I |
4 |
| 1051-713 |
Noise & Random Processes‡ |
4 |
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2 Electives |
8 |
| Elective choices are: Speech & Image Compression,
Adaptive Signal Processing, ST Random Image Modeling,
and Information Theory |
| Remote Sensing Track |
| Course Number |
Class Name |
Credit Hours |
| 1051-761 |
Remote Sensing: Radiometric |
4 |
| 1051-762 |
Remote Sensing: Image Data Analysis |
4 |
| 1051-763 |
Remote Sensing: Multispectral |
4 |
| 1051-765 |
Remote Sensing Systems‡ |
4 |
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3 Electives |
12 |
| Elective choices are: Introduction to DIP,
DIP: Spatial Pattern Recognition, Noise & Random Processes,
Geometrical Optics, Physical Optics, and Principles of
Solid State Arrays |
| Nanoimaging |
| Course Number |
Class Name |
Credit Hours |
| 1051-7xx |
Introduction to Light, Electron & Scanning Probe Microscopy |
4 |
| 1051-7xx |
Fundamentals of Radiation-Matter Interactions |
4 |
| 1051-7xx |
Nanoscale Science & Technology of Imaging Systems |
4 |
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4 Electives |
16 |
| Elective choices are: Electron Microscopy; Scanning Probe Microscopy,
Image Processing, and System Optimization; Principles of Light, X-Ray, and Neutron
Scattering; Molecular Spectroscopy; Nano & Microengineering; Micro & Nano-photonics;
Principles of Semiconductor Devices; Geometrical Optics; Physical Optics; Magnetic
Resonance Imaging; Multivariate Statistics-Imaging Science; Solid State Science;
Experimental Techniques: Thin Films |
| Medical Imaging Track |
| Course Number |
Class Name |
Credit Hours |
| 1051-730 |
MRI |
4 |
| 1051-797 |
Prin. CT Imaging |
4 |
| 1051-812 |
Medical Imaging Systems‡ |
4 |
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3 Electives |
12 |
| Elective choices are: Digital Image Processing,
Spatial Pattern Recognition, Noise and Random Processes,
Vision & Psychophysics, and Adaptive Signal Process |
| Electro-Optical Imaging
Systems Track |
| Course Number |
Class Name |
Credit Hours |
| 1051-736 |
Geometrical Optics |
4 |
| 1051-737 |
Physical Optics |
4 |
| 1051-739 |
Solid State Imaging Arrays |
4 |
| 1051-738 |
Optical Image Formation‡ |
1 |
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3 Electives |
12 |
| Elective choices are: Astronomical Instrumentation
& Techniques, Introduction to Digital Image Processing,
Remote Sensing & Image Analysis I - III, Electro-Optics,
Semiconductor Physics, and Physics of Semiconductor Devices
I |
‡ System Course, not required for research thesis
option
Click
here for the official RIT course descriptions for the
M.S. Imaging Science curriculum.
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