Medical Imaging Systems and Pacs
Biomedical Engineering (Non Thesis) (EP)
Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Imaging Systems and Pacs | BMM117 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Spring | 6 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Özcan GÜNDOĞDU
Assistant Prof. Dr. Serkan AKTAŞ
Research Assistant Hatice ASRİ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Being acquainted with the basic techniques and features of Digital Radiography
2) About the basic techniques and features Computed Tomography Owning
3) Being acquainted with the basic techniques and properties of magnetic resonance imaging
4) Being acquainted with the basic techniques and characteristics of ultrasonic imaging
5) Image Filing and Communication Systems (PACS) to have information on the conc Having information about the DICOM format
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
Bölümün/programın program yeterlilikleri sistemde olmadığından ilişkilendirme işlemi yapılamamıştır.
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
physics, Digital Imaging
Course Contents
Not only the fundamentals of various medical imaging modalities but also their details as well as medical digital image formats, standards, and claims developed for storing and transferring digital images will be introduced.
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction to X-ray Physics2) Fundamentals of X-ray imaging
3) Fundamentals of X-ray imaging
4) Digital vs analog imaging
5) Digital vs Analog imaging as well as concepts such as MTF, DQE, SNR, NPS etc.
6) MTF, DQE, SNR, NPS etc.
7) Mid-Term exam
8) Digital radiography (DR), computed radiography (CR) and film screen systems
9) Possible problems in mammography
10) Latest technology in mammography
11) Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC)
12) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
13) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
14) Ultrasound imaging
15) PACS systems
16) Latest technological advances in medical imaging
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required