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Program of Biomedical Engineering (English)

BENG333

MEDICAL IMAGING SYSTEMS I

Course Code
BENG333
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 the fundamental concepts of radiation, radioactivity, radioactive decay, dose and can can make the relevant calculations.
  2. Learn how to produce X-rays
  3. Learn radiation interaction with matters and radiation measurement systems.
  4. Learn the biological effects and radiation protection methods.
  5. Learn the basic principles related to medical imaging.
  6. Learn the fundamentals of X-ray imaging techniques.
  7. Learn the fundamentals of digital radiography and working principles.
  8. Learn the principles of operation of fluoroscopy and angiography systems.
  9. Learn the working principles of computed tomography system.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionIn this course, fundamental concepts of radiation and radioactivity, radioactive decay and half-life calculations, radiation dose and units, production of X-rays, radiation interaction with matters, radiation counters, biological effects and hazards of radiation, radiation protection, types of medical imaging systems, features, usage and basic working principles, conventional X-rays systems, digital radiography, fluoroscopy and angiography systems and computed tomography topics are handled.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Structure of matter, atom, molecular concepts, radiation and adioactivity
2nd Week Radioactive decays and half-life calculations
3rd Week Radiation dose and units
4th Week Production of X-rays, characteristic and continuous X-rays
5th Week The interaction of radiation with matter, radiation detection systems
6th Week Biological effects of radiation, hazards and radiation protection.
7th Week The types of medical imaging systems, features and basic working principles.
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Conventional X-ray imaging systems
10th Week Digital Radiography
11th Week DR(Direct Radiography), CR (Computed Radiography)
12th Week Fluoroscopy and Angiography Systems
13th Week Computed Tomography principles
14th Week Computed Tomography System
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
  • Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Quiz 5 15
Total(%) 55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 45
Total(%) 100
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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K4 X X X X X
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K11 X