The Ph.D. curriculum offers students a thorough course of study and research,
structured and directed by experts in the field. Graduates of the program will
contribute to an increase in the fundamental body of knowledge associated with
Imaging Science. They will acquire the capabilities, skills, and experience to
continue to expand the limits of the discipline, and to meet the scholarly,
industrial, and government demands. A major thrust of the educational process
will be the development of research skills.
The course of study involves two years of course work beyond the baccalaureate and a research-based thesis. The curriculum includes a required course sequence to provide a fundamental understanding of the chemical, physical, electro-optical, biological, and mathematical undergirdings of Imaging Science. Also included in the core are treatments of stochastic processes and information theory as they impact imaging concepts and provide a common framework for describing and understanding various imaging systems. Elective
courses permit concentration in electro-optical imaging, photo-chemical imaging,
digital image processing, color science, perception and vision,
electrophotography, lithography, remote sensing, medical diagnostic imaging,
electronic printing, and machine vision. Graduates of the program must
successfully complete coursework, including a core curriculum, and
additional course work as defined by the student's plan of study,
pass a series of examinations, and complete an acceptable dissertation under
supervision of the student's research advisor and Dissertation Committee.
The Ph.D. in Imaging Science requires 72 quarter credit hours beyond the baccalaureate degree. For more information on admission and graduation requirements please see the Graduate Handbook.
| Core Courses | ||
| Course Number | Class Name | Credit Hours |
| 1051-706,707,708 | Imaging Science Seminar | 3 |
| 1051-711,712 | Basic Principles of Imaging Science I, II | 8 |
| 1051-714 | Information Theory for Imaging Systems | 4 |
| 1051-716,717 | Linear Image Mathematics I, II | 8 |
| 1051-721,722,723 | Imaging Laboratory I, II, III | 3 |
| 1051-726 | Programming for Scientists and Engineers | 4 |
Click here for the official RIT course descriptions for the Ph.D. Imaging Science curriculum.