| Week |
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) |
Utilize the wealth of information stored in computer databases to answer basic biological questions and solve problems such as diagnosis and treatment of diseases. |
3 |
| 2) |
Acquire an ability to compile and analyze biological information, clearly present and discuss the conclusions, the inferred knowledge and the arguments behind them both in oral and written format. |
4 |
| 3) |
Develop critical, creative and analytical thinking skills. |
5 |
| 4) |
Develop effective communication skills and have competence in scientific speaking, reading and writing abilities in English and Turkish. |
3 |
| 5) |
Gain knowledge of different techniques and methods used in genetics and acquire the relevant laboratory skills. |
4 |
| 6) |
Detect biological problems, learn to make hypothesis and solve the hypothesis by using variety of experimental and observational methods. |
4 |
| 7) |
Gain knowledge of methods for collecting quantitative and qualitative data and obtain the related skills. |
3 |
| 8) |
Conduct research through paying attention to ethics, human values and rights. Pay special attention to confidentiality of information while working with human subjects. |
5 |
| 9) |
Obtain basic concepts used in theory and practices of molecular biology and genetics and establish associations between them. |
4 |
| 10) |
Search and use literature to improve himself/herself and follow recent developments in science and technology. |
5 |
| 11) |
Be aware of the national and international problems in the field and search for solutions. |
4 |
BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
