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Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Introduction to medical imaging, overview of the modalities (radiography, fluoroscopy, mammography, computed tomography) |
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2) |
Overview of the modalities (Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Ultrasound Imaging, Doppler Ultrasound) |
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3) |
Nuclear medicine imaging, Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT), Positron Emission Tomography (PET), combined imaging modalities, image properties (Contrast, Spatial Resolution) |
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4) |
X-ray production, X-ray tubes, and X-ray generators, Bremsstrahlung spectrum, Characteristic x-ray spectrum |
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5) |
x-ray tubes, cathode, anode |
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6) |
Anode configurations: stationary and rotating, measurement of focal spot size |
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7) |
Anode angle, field coverage, and focal spot size, heel effect, off-focal radiation, collimators |
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8) |
Filtration, attenuation of x-rays, linear attenuation coefficient, mass attenuation coefficient, half-value layer, factors affecting x-ray emission, quality, quantity, and exposure |
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9) |
Mammography, focal spot considerations |
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10) |
Tube port, tube filtration, and beam quality, magnification techniques |
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11) |
CT system designs, basic concepts and definitions |
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12) |
X-ray tubes, filters, and collimation in CT scanners, x-ray interactions (rayleigh scattering, compton scattering) |
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13) |
X-ray interactions (the photoelectric effect) |
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14) |
Hounsfield Unit (HU) |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
Knowledge of photographic and video media and ability to use basic, intermediate and advanced techniques of these media. |
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2) |
Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate theories, concepts and uses of photography and video. |
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3) |
Ability to employ theoretical knowledge in the areas of the use of photography and video. |
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4) |
Familiarity with and ability to review the historical literature in theoretical and practical studies in photography and video. |
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5) |
Ability in problem solving in relation to projects in photography and video. |
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6) |
Ability to generate innovative responses to particular and novel requirements in photography and video. |
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7) |
Understanding and appreciation of the roles and potentials of the image across visual culture. |
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8) |
Ability to communicate distinctively by means of photographic and video images. |
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9) |
Experience of image post-production processes and ability to develop creative outcomes through this knowledge. |
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10) |
Knowledge of and ability to participate in the processes of production, distribution and use of photography and video in the media. |
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11) |
Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate global, regional and local problematics in visual culture. |
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12) |
Knowledge of and ability to make a significant contribution to the goals of public communication. |
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13) |
Enhancing creativity via interdisciplinary methods to develop skills for realizing projects. |
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14) |
Gaining general knowledge about the points of intersection of communication, art and technology. |
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