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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Mühendislik ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi
Programme of Computer Engineering
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
05051905 Medical Imaging 4 Autumn 7 3+0+0 3 5
Course Type Elective
Course Cycle Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques -
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites -
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) Assoc. Prof. Ali ÖZTÜRK
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Assoc. Prof. Ali ÖZTÜRK A-127 [email protected] 0 Thursday
14.00-15.00
Course Content
X-Ray imaging: Radiography/mammography, fluoroscopy. CT: Operational modes, the CT gantry, image reconstruction, spiral CT, special imaging techniques, image quality, image artifacts, radiation safety, quality control. MRI: Concepts of magnetic resonance, principles of magnetic resonance imaging, pulse sequences, measurement parameters and image contrast, additional sequence modifications, artifacts, motion artifact, reduction techniques, MR angiography, advanced imaging applications, MR spectroscopy, instrumentation, contrast agents, clinical protocols. PET Scan. Ultrasound scan: The nature of diagnostic ultrasound, ultrasound interaction with tissue, ultrasound power and intensity, the ultrasound beam, the ultrasound imager, doppler ultrasound, ultrasound image artifacts, ultrasound quality control, biologic effects of ultrasound. IR scan.
Objectives of the Course
To teach main theory and applications of medical imaging subjects.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses
Specialization / Field Courses X
Support Courses X
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Program Learning Outcomes Level
P1 Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and related engineering discipline accumulation; theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas, complex engineering the ability to use in problems. 5
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 Must know the characteristics of signals in electronic systems P.1.13 1,7
O2 Must know the basic principles of Biomedical Devices P.1.14 1,7
O3 Must know the characteristics of electronic circuit elements P.1.15 1,7
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics
1 X-Ray imaging: Radiography/mammography, fluoroscopy.
2 X-Ray imaging: Radiography/mammography, fluoroscopy.
3 CT: Operational modes, the CT gantry, image reconstruction, spiral CT, special imaging techniques, image quality, image artifacts, radiation safety, quality control.
4 CT: Operational modes, the CT gantry, image reconstruction, spiral CT, special imaging techniques, image quality, image artifacts, radiation safety, quality control.
5 CT: Operational modes, the CT gantry, image reconstruction, spiral CT, special imaging techniques, image quality, image artifacts, radiation safety, quality control.
6 MRI: Concepts of magnetic resonance, principles of magnetic resonance imaging, pulse sequences, measurement parameters and image contrast, additional sequence modifications, artifacts, motion artifact, reduction techniques, MR angiography, advanced imaging applications, MR spectroscopy, instrumentation, contrast agents, clinical protocols.
7 MRI: Concepts of magnetic resonance, principles of magnetic resonance imaging, pulse sequences, measurement parameters and image contrast, additional sequence modifications, artifacts, motion artifact, reduction techniques, MR angiography, advanced imaging applications, MR spectroscopy, instrumentation, contrast agents, clinical protocols.
8 MRI: Concepts of magnetic resonance, principles of magnetic resonance imaging, pulse sequences, measurement parameters and image contrast, additional sequence modifications, artifacts, motion artifact, reduction techniques, MR angiography, advanced imaging applications, MR spectroscopy, instrumentation, contrast agents, clinical protocols.
9 PET Scan.
10 Ultrasound scan: The nature of diagnostic ultrasound, ultrasound interaction with tissue, ultrasound power and intensity, the ultrasound beam, the ultrasound imager, doppler ultrasound, ultrasound image artifacts, ultrasound quality control, biologic effects of ultrasound.
11 Ultrasound scan: The nature of diagnostic ultrasound, ultrasound interaction with tissue, ultrasound power and intensity, the ultrasound beam, the ultrasound imager, doppler ultrasound, ultrasound image artifacts, ultrasound quality control, biologic effects of ultrasound.
12 Ultrasound scan: The nature of diagnostic ultrasound, ultrasound interaction with tissue, ultrasound power and intensity, the ultrasound beam, the ultrasound imager, doppler ultrasound, ultrasound image artifacts, ultrasound quality control, biologic effects of ultrasound.
13 IR scan.
14 IR scan.
Textbook or Material
Resources Medical Imaging Signals and Systems, by Prince and J. M. Links, Prince and J. M. Links Pearson Prentice-Hall, (2006).
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Laboratory - -
Practice - -
Course Specific Internship (If Any) - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Projects - -
Quiz - -
Midterms 1 40 (%)
Final Exam 1 60 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 14 3 42
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 14 3 42
Midterms 1 3 3
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 0 0 0
Practice 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 3 3
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 90
Total Work Load / 30 3
Course ECTS Credits: 3
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P1
O1 Must know the characteristics of signals in electronic systems 4
O2 Must know the basic principles of Biomedical Devices 2
O3 Must know the characteristics of electronic circuit elements 5