Information Package

Program of Biomedical Engineering (English 30%)

BME413

MEDICAL IMAGING SYSTEM II

Course Code
BME413
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 1
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn nuclear medicine and gamma camera issues.
  2. Learn operating principles of single photon emission tomography and positron emission tomography systems.
  3. Learns working principles of PET/CT system.
  4. Will be able to have knowledge about Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and learn the working principles of the system.
  5. Learn ultrasound imaging systems and working principles.
  6. Learn thermal imaging systems and working principles.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesYes(BME333)
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionIn this course, nuclear medicine and radiology, radionuclide imaging, gamma cameras and operating principles, single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), positron emission tomography (PET), PET / CT, the physical fundamentals of magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and system operation principle, the establishment of MR images, mathematical foundations and the medical use of ultrasound and thermal imaging systems are handled.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Nuclear medicine and radiology
2nd Week Radionuclide imaging, gamma cameras
3rd Week Gamma cameras, system components and operating principles
4th Week Single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)
5th Week Positron emission tomography (PET)
6th Week PET / CT
7th Week Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) physics
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Physical fundamentals of MR imaging
10th Week MR system operating principles
11th Week MR images
12th Week Mathematical foundations and use of ultrasound in medicine
13th Week System components and operating principles of ultrasound
14th Week Thermal imaging systems
Recommended or Required ReadingTıbbi Görüntüleme Sistemleri İrfan KARAGÖZ ? OSMAN EROĞUL Haberal Eğitim Vakfı,1998.

Principles of Medical Imaging, K. Kirk Shung; Michael B. Smith; Benjamin M.W. Tsui
Published by Academic Press, 1992
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Quiz 5 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
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework
Total Work Load0
Total Work Load / 30 (h)0
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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