BME4006 Principles of Medical ImagingBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PSYCHOLOGYGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
PSYCHOLOGY
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 develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills.
2) To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior.
3) To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques).
4) To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies).
5) To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas.
6) To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization.
7) To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies.
8) To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation.
9) To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes.
10) To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society.
11) To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this.
12) To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts.