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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Mühendislik ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi
Programme of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
05161602 Medical Imaging 3 Spring 6 3+0+0 5 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) Prof. Sabri KOÇER
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Prof. Sabri KOÇER A-122 [email protected]
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 X
Specialization / Field Courses X
Support Courses
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 Solid knowledge base in mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering-related subjects, along with the ability to solve complex engineering problems using this knowledge. 5
P2 Ability to identify, describe, mathematically express, and solve challenging engineering problems; the capability to select and utilize appropriate analysis and modeling techniques for this purpose. 4
P4 Ability to develop, prefer, and utilize current techniques and tools for analyzing and solving complex problems in engineering applications; proficiency in effectively utilizing information technologies. 3
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 Recognize basic signals such as sinusoidal signals, complex exponentials, delta and step functions, and classify signals as continuous-time or discrete-time, periodic or non-periodic, energy or power signal, even or odd symmetrical forms P.2.47 1
O2 Can define Science and Engineering concepts, Biomedical engineering, work and profession fields P.1.53 1
O3 Medical imaging methods P.4.27 1
O4 Knowing the basics of biomedical devices P.2.52 1
O5 Knows the concept of digital signal processing P.1.62 1
O6 Must know the characteristics of signals in electronic systems P.1.64 1
O7 Must know the basic principles of biomedical devices P.1.65 1
** 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 - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Projects - -
Quiz - -
Listening - -
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 25 25
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 2 10 20
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 25 25
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 154
Total Work Load / 30 5,13
Course ECTS Credits: 5
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P1 P2 P4
O1 Can define Science and Engineering concepts, Biomedical engineering, work and profession fields 4 - -
O2 Knows the concept of digital signal processing 4 - -
O3 Must know the characteristics of signals in electronic systems 4 - -
O4 Must know the basic principles of biomedical devices 4 - -
O5 Recognize basic signals such as sinusoidal signals, complex exponentials, delta and step functions, and classify signals as continuous-time or discrete-time, periodic or non-periodic, energy or power signal, even or odd symmetrical forms - 5 -
O6 Knowing the basics of biomedical devices - 5 -
O7 Medical imaging methods - - 4