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MATHEMATICS
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
BME4006 Principles of Medical Imaging Spring 3 0 3 6
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BORA BÜYÜKSARAÇ
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. NAFİZ ARICA
Course Objectives: • To introduce the major techniques of imaging modalities.
• To present the underlying physics, image formation theories and selected applications of each modality.
• To teach the functions of the primary components of the widely used imaging modalities.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
• Learn the functions of the primary components of the widely used imaging modalities.
• Know the physics and image formation theories of the imaging modalities.
• Gain the ability to decide on imaging parameters of each modality.

Course Content

The underlying physics, image formation theories and selected applications of each modality will be presented.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to medical imaging, overview of the modalities (radiography, fluoroscopy, mammography, computed tomography)
2) Overview of the modalities (Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Ultrasound Imaging, Doppler Ultrasound)
3) Nuclear medicine imaging, Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT), Positron Emission Tomography (PET), combined imaging modalities, image properties (Contrast, Spatial Resolution)
4) X-ray production, X-ray tubes, and X-ray generators, Bremsstrahlung spectrum, Characteristic x-ray spectrum
5) x-ray tubes, cathode, anode
6) Anode configurations: stationary and rotating, measurement of focal spot size
7) Anode angle, field coverage, and focal spot size, heel effect, off-focal radiation, collimators
8) Filtration, attenuation of x-rays, linear attenuation coefficient, mass attenuation coefficient, half-value layer, factors affecting x-ray emission, quality, quantity, and exposure
9) Mammography, focal spot considerations
10) Tube port, tube filtration, and beam quality, magnification techniques
11) CT system designs, basic concepts and definitions
12) X-ray tubes, filters, and collimation in CT scanners, x-ray interactions (rayleigh scattering, compton scattering)
13) X-ray interactions (the photoelectric effect)
14) Hounsfield Unit (HU)

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Jerrold T. Bushberg, J. Anthony Seibert, Edwin M. Leidholdt Jr., John M. Boone
“The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging” ISBN: 9780781780575, 3rd Edition,
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (2012).

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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To have a grasp of basic mathematics, applied mathematics and theories and applications in Mathematics
2) To be able to understand and assess mathematical proofs and construct appropriate proofs of their own and also define and analyze problems and to find solutions based on scientific methods,
3) To be able to apply mathematics in real life with interdisciplinary approach and to discover their potentials,
4) To be able to acquire necessary information and to make modeling in any field that mathematics is used and to improve herself/himself, 4
5) To be able to tell theoretical and technical information easily to both experts in detail and non-experts in basic and comprehensible way,
6) To be familiar with computer programs used in the fields of mathematics and to be able to use at least one of them effectively at the European Computer Driving Licence Advanced Level,
7) To be able to behave in accordance with social, scientific and ethical values in each step of the projects involved and to be able to introduce and apply projects in terms of civic engagement,
8) To be able to evaluate all processes effectively and to have enough awareness about quality management by being conscious and having intellectual background in the universal sense, 4
9) By having a way of abstract thinking, to be able to connect concrete events and to transfer solutions, to be able to design experiments, collect data, and analyze results by scientific methods and to interfere,
10) To be able to continue lifelong learning by renewing the knowledge, the abilities and the competencies which have been developed during the program, and being conscious about lifelong learning,
11) To be able to adapt and transfer the knowledge gained in the areas of mathematics ; such as algebra, analysis, number theory, mathematical logic, geometry and topology to the level of secondary school,
12) To be able to conduct a research either as an individual or as a team member, and to be effective in each related step of the project, to take role in the decision process, to plan and manage the project by using time effectively.