Jordan University of Science and Technology Faculty of Engineering Biomedical Engineering Department
Jordan University of Science and Technology Faculty of Engineering Biomedical Engineering Department
Jordan University of Science and Technology Faculty of Engineering Biomedical Engineering Department
Course Catalog
3 Credit hours (3 h lectures, Department Elective). This course introduces the physics, instrumentation, the diagnostic methods, signal processing methods, image characteristics and the biological effects in X-ray (projection radiography), X-ray computed tomography, nuclear medicine (SPECT/PET), ultrasound imaging, and magnetic resonance imaging.
Text Book(s)
Title Author(s) Publisher Year Edition Medical imaging: signals and systems. J. L. Prince and J. M. Links Prentice Hall 2006 2 nd edition, ISBN 0-13-065353-5
References
Books Fundamentals of Medical Imaging , Paul Suetens, Cambridge University Press, 2009, ISBN: 0521519152, 9780521519151 Introduction to biomedical imaging, Andrew Roy Webb, Wiley, 2003. ISBN: 0471237663, 9780471237662. Introduction to Medical Imaging: Physics, Engineering and Clinical Applications, Nadine Barrie Smith, Andrew Webb, Cambridge University Press, 2010. ISBN: 0521190657, 9780521190657. Matlab7.0 +: http://www.mathworks.com
Software
Comprehend the generation of different signals from different medical imaging system and its interactions with the human body. (a, e, m)
Know the different imaging parameter for each system. The principle behind them, how to control them and how is this can affect the image appearance. (a, e, m) Understand the theory and practical construction of every imaging system discussed. (a, e, j, k, m). Understand the relationship between image parameters for each system and its interaction with human tissues. Know the specific clinical applications of all imaging systems. The student should be able to choose the best imaging system for specific clinical application. (a, c, f, h, i, j, k) Write technical report and give oral presentation on team work project
3. List strengths and weaknesses associated with every imaging system studied. 4. Encourage Long Life Learning, foster team work and enhance students communication skills
Topics Covered
Week 1 2-3 3-4 4-5 6 7-8 8-9 10-11 12-13 14 15 16 Topics Overview of various medical imaging modalities (Ch. 1); Review of signals and systems basic concepts (Ch. 2); Image quality metrics (Ch. 3) Physics of radiography Projection radiography Computed tomography (CT): Instrumentation; Image reconstruction (Radon transform, back projection, filtered back-projection); Image quality. Digital Radiography The Physics of Nuclear Medicine Planar Scintigraphy Emission Computed Tomography Physics of Ultrasound Ultrasound Imaging, Physics of Magnetic Resonance Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) systems: instrumentation, data acquisition, image reconstruction, image quality. Functional MRI Chepters in Text Chapters 1-3& lectures notes Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Lecture notes Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13
Evaluation
Assessment Tool Homework, Quizzes, Project First Exam Second Exam Final Exam Expected Due Date One week after the problems are assigned According to BME dept. schedule According to BME dept. schedule According to the University final examination schedule 10% 25 % 25 % 40 % Weight
Policy
Attendance Quizzes Student Conduct Attendance will be checked at the beginning of each class. University regulations will be strictly followed for students exceeding the maximum number of absences. Quizzes will be part of this course. No make-up quizzes will be conducted It is the responsibility of each student to adhere to the principles of academic integrity. Academic integrity means that a student is honest with him/herself, fellow students, instructors, and the University in matters concerning his or her educational endeavors. Cheating will not be tolerated in this course. University regulations will be pursued and enforced on any cheating student. Lab coat wearing is compulsory during the experiments conduct.