COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Medical Imaging and Image Processing
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
EEE 462
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
5
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives Give the principles and technical aspects of medical imaging instrumentation. Teach students the physical principles of medical image data acquisition, and properties and presentation of medical images. Provide with an overview of the computational and mathematical methods in medical image processing.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Understand the principles and main technical aspects of medical imaging instrumentation and data acquisition
  • Identify major processes involved in formation of medical images
  • Recognize the imaging modality from their visualizations
  • Appraise efficacy and drawbacks of several medical imaging technologies
  • Understand the principles and technical aspects of, and the need for basic image processing techniques
  • Describe fundamental methods for enhancement, segmentation, and registration of medical images
Course Description Principles of major medical imaging technologies including x-ray radiography, x-ray computed tomography (CT), ultrasonography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and nuclear imaging (PET and SPECT). A brief discussion on the other emerging imaging technologies such as microscopic imaging. Storage, visualization, and processing of medical image data.
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Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction and Overview: Introduction to medical imaging technology, systems, and modalities. Brief history; importance; applications; trends; challenges.
2 X-Ray Imaging: X-Ray physics; X-Ray generation, attenuation, scattering; dose Chapter 2
3 CT Imaging: Basic principles of CT; reconstruction methods; artifacts; CT hardware Chapter 2
4 Ultrasound Imaging: Ultrasound imaging and its applications. Chapter 6
5 Medical Image Storage, Archiving and Communication Systems and Formats: Picture archiving and communication system (PACS); Formats: DICOM; Radiology Information Systems (RIS) and Hospital Information Systems (HIS) Various resources
6 Medical Image Visualization and Analysis - I: Fundamentals of visualization; Surface and volume rendering/visualization; Fundamentals of Medical Image Processing Chapter 5
7 Medical Image Visualization and Analysis - II: Fundamentals of Medical Image Processing; Thresholding; Segmentation; Registtration Chapter 5
8 Midterm Exam in class
9 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)- I Chapter 4
10 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)- II Chapter 4
11 Nuclear Imaging: PET and SPECT Imaging methods; mathematical principles; resolution; noise effect; 3D imaging; positron emission tomography; single photon emission tomography Chapter 2
12 Emerging Technologies of Medical Imaging: Confocal, multi-photon microscopic imaging; Deconvolution microscopy Various resources
13 Applications of Medical Imaging - I Various resources
14 Applications of Medical Imaging - II Various resources
15 Review of the Semester  
16 Review of the Semester  
Course Notes/Textbooks [1] Andrew G. Webb, Introduction to Biomedical Imaging, Wiley-IEEE Press, 2003
Suggested Readings/Materials [2] Paul Suetens, Fundamentals of Medical Imaging, Cambridge, 2009, ISBN: 9780521519151. [3] Jerry L. Prince and Jonathan Links, Medical Imaging Signals and Systems, Prentice Hall, 2014, ISBN: 9780521519151. [4] Jacop Beutel et al., Handbook of Medical Imaging: Physics and Psychophysics, SPIE Press, 2000, ISBN: 0819436216.

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
2
15
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
5
15
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
30
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
8
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
Study Hours Out of Class
16
3
48
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
2
4
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
5
4
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
10
Final Exams
1
15
    Total
149

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Electrical and Electronics Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems.

X
2

To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Electrical and Electronics Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

X
3

To be able to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

X
4

To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in Electrical and Electronics Engineering applications; uses computer and information technologies effectively.

X
5

To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Electrical and Electronics Engineering research topics.

X
6

To be able to work efficiently in Electrical and Electronics Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

X
7

To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.

X
8

To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to Electrical and Electronics Engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of Electrical and Electronics Engineering solutions.

X
9

To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications

X
10

To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

11

To be able to collect data in the area of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language. ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1)

X
12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest