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Program of Medical Imaging Techniques

TGT225

STRUCTURE OF MEDICAL IMAGING DEVICES

Course Code
TGT225
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explains the types of medical images and basic imaging methods.
  2. Describes the structures and working principles of general and special-purpose X-ray machines.
  3. Explains the working principles of ultrasonography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance, and radionuclide imaging devices.
  4. Compares different imaging devices in terms of their technical specifications and working principles.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course covers medical imaging methods and the structure and working principles of the devices used. Students will learn the technical features of X-ray, ultrasonography, CT, MRI, and nuclear medicine imaging systems. They will also be able to compare different imaging devices and identify their appropriate areas of use.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Types of Images and Imaging Methods
2nd Week Diagnostic X-ray Devices
3rd Week Special-Purpose Diagnostic X-ray Devices (Dental X-ray Devices, Orthopantomography Devices, Fluorography Devices, Cine-radiography Devices, Stereo-radiography Devices)
4th Week Special-Purpose Diagnostic X-ray Devices (Mammography Devices)
5th Week Special-Purpose Diagnostic X-ray Devices (Angiography Devices)
6th Week Ultrasonography Devices
7th Week Ultrasonography Devices
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Computed Tomography Devices
10th Week Computed Tomography Devices
11th Week Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Devices
12th Week Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Devices
13th Week Radionuclide Imaging Devices
14th Week Technological Advances and Future Trends in Imaging Devices
Recommended or Required ReadingTemel 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
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 1 25 25
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 15 2 30
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load97
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.23
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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