Information Package

Ph.D. on Biomedical Engineering

BME616

BIOMEDICAL IMAGING TECHNIQUES II

Course Code
BME616
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelDoctorate Of Science
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Have detailed information about digital radiography
  2. Learn mathematical foundations of image processing and image reconstruction techniques
  3. Learn Magnetic Resonance Imaging system and image reconstruction techniques
  4. Learn gamma camera, Single Photon Emission Tomography (SPECT), Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Positron Emission Tomography / Computed Tomography (PET/CT) systems
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionFundamentals of Digital Image, Image Transformations, Image Enhancement, Restoration, Segmentation, Fusing, Image Generation in Computed Tomography, Multislice Tomography, Flat Detector Technology, Positron Propagation Technology, Advanced Topics in Magnetic Resonance Imaging Systems (K-Space, Phase and Frequency Coding, Image Creation Methods), Image Processing in Nuclear Medicine, Noise Reduction in Nuclear Medicine Images, Color Flow Imaging, Clinical Tomography, Archiving of Medical Image, DICOM-3 Standard, WEB-based Image Transmission, Compression of Medical Images
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Digital radiography
2nd Week Digital radiography
3rd Week Digital image reconstruction techniques
4th Week Digital image reconstruction techniques
5th Week Image reconstruction techniques in computed tomography
6th Week Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA)
7th Week Magnetic Resonance Imaging
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mathematics and Algorithms
10th Week Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mathematics and Algorithms
11th Week Gamma cameras
12th Week Single Photon Emission Tomography (SPECT)
13th Week Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
14th Week Positron Emission Tomography / Computed Tomography (PET/CT) systems
Recommended or Required ReadingIntroduction to Medical Imaging Physics, Engineering and Clinical Applications.
Cambridge Texts in Biomedical Engineering. Nadine Barrie Smith, Andrew Webb. 2010
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Assignment 1 20
Total(%) 55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 45
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 72 72
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 2 3 6
Preparation for Final exam 1 24 24
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 24 24
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 96 96
Homework 1 24 24
Total Work Load288
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.6
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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