Biomedical Imaging Course -334 BMT
The course is composed of 6 imaging instruments :
X-ray, CT, Ultrasound, MRI, Nuclear imaging PET
Syllabus
1. Program Title: Biomedical imaging
2. Program code and number: BMT 334
3. Faculty member responsible for the program: Dr. Ali Saad
4. Qualification required for faculty member: Ph.D. or M.Sc.
5. No. of units/Credit hours: 3 hrs.
6. level at which this course is offered: 7
7. Pre-requisites. Electronics (313 BMT)
8. Co-requisites: 315 BMT
9. General Goal of program:
· Understand the basics of digital imaging.
· Understand different modalities of imaging including X-ray, ultrasound, MRI and Nuclear imaging.
· Understand the design and technologies of different imaging modalities
10. Short Description of the course:
Understand the principle of imaging modalities and understand all the technologies of different imaging instruments. This course include 5 imaging modalities including X-ray, computed tomography, ultrasound and Doppler imaging, Nuclear imaging and finaly MRI.
11. Topics to be covered
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Topic |
No of
Weeks |
Total hours |
Lecture |
Tutorial/ Practical |
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Nuclear imaging
radiopharmaceuticals
Radioactive decay
Gamma Camera
Image reconstruction,
Anger camera,
SPECT imaging
Backprojection,
Projection reconstruction
PET Imaging
Annihilation reaction
Coincidence counting |
2 |
6 |
4 |
4 |
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Ultrasound
1-Introduction to ultrasound
2- Basic Ultrasound Physics
3- Doppler Ultrasound physics
4-Directional detectors -Discrimination of the direction of flow
5-Basic of Ultrasound Instrumentation
6-Static Image Generation Using Ultrasound
7- Real Time Imaging (RTI)
8- Doppler imaging
9-M-Mode imaging
10- artifacts in Ultrasound imaging |
4 |
12 |
8 |
8 |
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Computed Tomography
Introduction
CT Image Generation Process
CT Images
CT Detector
Rotating Detector and Source
CT Output: Data Files
Reassembling the Data
Advantages and Limitations of CT
CT Components & Functions
CT Architecture
Gantry
Data Acquisition
Scan Modes |
3 |
9 |
6 |
6 |
Physics of X-ray
Producing an Image
Scintillation and Photo-electric Effect
Intensifying Screen Efficiency
Radiographic components
X-ray Tube Components
X-ray Generation
Measuring Focal Spot Size
Power Generator |
3 |
9 |
6 |
6 |
- Teaching Strategies, program Outcomes, and methods of Assessment:
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Knowledge |
Cognitive Skills |
Interpersonal Skills and Responsibility |
Analytic and Communication skills. |
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Teaching Strategies |
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program Outcomes |
basic of X-ray imaging, Ultrasound and
basic of ultrasound imaging
Basic of Nuclear imaging.
Basic of computed tomography. |
Knowing technology of X-ray instruments
Knowing technology of ultrasound
Knowing technology of CT
Knowing the technology of Nuclear imaging and MRI |
Home works and practical helps student to works together in groups, and train them to assume responsibility in writing reports and deliver them at time. |
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methods of Assessment |
2 mid-terms written exams (40)and one final written exam (40)+ practical exam and reports (20) |
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- Teaching Sources: Biomedical Imaging Edited by K. MUDRY, R. PLONSEY and J. BRONZINO; CRC press 2003.
a) Books or notes: Medica imaging physics W. Hendee, E. R. Ritenour, fouth edition Willey-Liss, 2002.
b) Extra references: NA
c) Electronic sources: NA
d) Teaching aids: NA
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Date of approval of program specification |
Date of major program review |
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