PHYSICS OF MEDICAL IMAGING

TGT116

Course Code: TGT116
Semester: Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice: 3 + 0
ECTS: 3

Course Type

Compulsory Course

Course Level

Associate Degree

Year of Study

Semester

Second Term (Spring)

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Instructor Ayla Karaduman

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Explains the basic physics concepts used in medical imaging and the formation and usage of X-rays in radiographic physics.
Explains the fundamental physical principles of image formation in bone densitometry, mammography, ultrasonography, and computed tomography (CT).
Describes the physical principles of image formation in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and nuclear medicine.
Compares different imaging techniques in terms of their physical principles, identifying similarities and differences.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Description

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	The radioactivity and radiation, interaction of radiation with matter , the units of radiation
2^nd Week	Production of X-rays and the X-ray tube
3^rd Week	Characteristics of X-rays and interaction of X-rays with matter
4^th Week	Imaging via radiography and fluoroscopy
5^th Week	Special examinations via X-rays (DSA, mammography, bone mineral dansitometer, etc.)
6^th Week	Physic s of ultrasonography
7^th Week	Physic s of ultrasonography
8^th Week	Midterm exam
9^th Week	Physics of computerized tomography
10^th Week	Physics of computerized tomography
11^th Week	Physics of magnetic resonance imaging
12^th Week	Physics of magnetic resonance imaging
13^th Week	Physics of nuclear medicine
14^th Week	Physics of nuclear medicine
15^th Week	General review

Recommended or Required Reading

Temel Radyoloji Tekniği, Editör: Tamer Kaya, Güneş & Nobel Kitabevi, 1997
Tibbi Görüntüleme Fiziği, Editörler: Orhan Oyar, Ufuk K Gülsoy, SDÜ Tıp Fakültesi, 2003

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Discussion
Questions/Answers
Presentation

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	40
Total(%)		40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		60
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	1	1	1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam	1	24	24
Course hours	14	3	42
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	24	24
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	1	1
Homework
Total Work Load			92
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			3.06
ECTS Credit of the Course			3

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10
K11	X	X	X	X
K12
K13
K14
K15
K16