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Medical Physics

Physics of Medical Imaging (1)

PHYM5303
4 hours English

Physics of Medical Imaging (1)

Physics of Medical Imaging
PHYM4201 Medical Radiation Physics (1)
4 hours One requisite
1 Introduction to Medical Imaging / 1The Modalities / 2 Image Properties / 3. Radiation / 4. Attenuation of X-rays and Gamma Rays / 5. Absorption of Energy from X-rays and Gamma Rays / 6. Imparted Energy, Equivalent Dose, and Effective Dose
2 Image Quality / 1 Spatial Resolution / 2 Convolution / 3 Physical Mechanisms of Blurring / 4 The Frequency Domain / 5 Contrast Resolution / 6 Noise Texture: The Noise Power Spectrum / 7 Contrast / 8 Contrast-to-Noise Ratio / 9 Signal-to-Noise Ratio / 10 Contrast-Detail Diagrams / 11 Detective Quantum Efficiency / 12 Receiver Operating Characteristic Curves
3 Medical Imaging Informatics / 1 Analog and Digital Representation of Data / 2 Digital Radiological Images / 3 Digital Computers / 4 Information Storage Devices / 5 Display of Digital Images / 6 Computer Networks / 7 PACS and Teleradiology / 8 Image Processing
4 Radiography / 1. X-ray Production, X-ray Tubes, and x-ray Generators / 2. Geometry of Projection Radiography / 3. Screen-Film Radiography / 4. Computed Radiography / 5. Radiographic Detectors, Patient Dose, and Exposure Index / 6. Dual-Energy Radiography / 7. Scattered Radiation in Projection Radiographic Imaging
5 Mammography / 1 x-ray Tube and Beam Filtration / 2 x-ray Generator and Phototimer System / 3 Compression, Scattered Radiation, and Magnification / 4 Screen-Film Cassettes and Film Processing / 5 Digital Mammography / 6 Radiation Dosimetry / 7 Regulatory Requirements
6 Fluoroscopy / 1 Functionality / 2 Fluoroscopic Imaging Chain Components / 3 Fluoroscopic Detector Systems / 4 Automatic Exposure Rate Control / 5 Fluoroscopy Modes of Operation / 6 Image Quality in Fluoroscopy / 7 Fluoroscopy Suites / 8 Radiation Dose
7 Computed Tomography / 1 Clinical Use / 2 CT System Designs / 3 Modes of CT Acquisition / 4 CT Reconstruction / 5 Image Quality in CT / 6 CT Image Artifacts / 7 CT Generations
8 X-ray Dosimetry in Projection Imaging and Computed Tomography / 1 Attenuation of X-rays in Tissue / 2 Dose-Related Metrics in Radiography and Fluoroscopy / 3 Monte Carlo Dose Computation / 4 Equivalent Dose / 5 Organ Doses from X-ray Procedures / 6 Effective Dose 385 / 7 Absorbed Dose in Radiography and Fluoroscopy / 8 CT Dosimetry and Organ Doses / 9 Computation of Radiation Risk to the Generic Patient / 10 Computation of Patient-Specific Radiation Risk Estimates / 11 Diagnostic Reference Levels / 12 Increasing Radiation Burden from Medical Imaging
9 Laboratory / X-ray Production and Detection: / Attenuation Coefficients Measurement: / Radiographic Image Formation: / X-ray Diffraction Analysis: / Computed Tomography (CT) Imaging: / Contrast Media Evaluation: / Radiographic Film Characteristics: / Digital Radiography Systems: / Radiation Dose Measurement: / Scatter Radiation Analysis
1.1 Mapped to: K1, K2

-Understand the basic physical principles of different imaging modalities. -Outline the merits and drawbacks of each imaging modality.

Teaching Strategy Brainstorming. Cooperative learning. Dialogue and discussion. Constructivist. Self-learning.
Assessment Methods Quizzes Electronic exams Homeworks Discussion in the lecture Short exams (midterm exam) Long exam (final exam)
1.2 Mapped to: K2,K3

-Use mathematical formulation to describe the physical principle of different imaging modes

Teaching Strategy Dialogue and discussion. Constructivist. Self-learning.
Assessment Methods Quizzes Electronic exams Homeworks Discussion in the lecture Short exams (midterm exam) Long exam (final exam
1.3 Mapped to: K3

- List the tools required for each imaging modality

Teaching Strategy Dialogue and discussion. Constructivist. Self-learning.
Assessment Methods Quizzes Electronic exams Homeworks Discussion in the lecture Short exams (midterm exam) Long exam (final exam
2.1 Mapped to: S1,S2,S3,S4

- Interpret the physical principle of the imaging modality and its usage in the design of the equipment - Solve problems related to the mathematical principles of the imaging modality - Compare between the properties of different imaging modes and their medical applications - Analyse different artifacts of images of different imaging modalities.

Teaching Strategy Problem-solving strategy Cooperative learning strategy Strategy group discussions Assigning students to solve the exercises in each chapter Using the Matlab program to analyze some imaging modalities
Assessment Methods Written test Individual and group activities Short cognitive tests. Achievement tests Seminar Electronic exam Some applications using software
3.1 Mapped to: V1,V2,V3

Summarize the different modes of imaging. interpret the artifacts of the images for each imaging modality. justify the essential parts of different clinical situations and formulate a strategy for the optimum setup of each clinical situation.

Teaching Strategy Training students to build good relationships with their counterparts collaborate with others and develop personal and professional performance through the following strategies: cooperative learning flipped classroom
Assessment Methods Students are assessed through: evaluation of field activities Report Short quiz in class Discussion in class
3.2 Mapped to: V1,V2.V3

Use software to analyze the images of different modalities Work independently and in groups to represent a seminar about a topic related to the study. Use the internet to search for topics and write reports Know the standards for writing a good report

Teaching Strategy Group seminar discussion Reports about different tasks
Assessment Methods Report Assignment Class activities assignment Electronic exams
Assessment
Weight
Homework, Quizzes, and scientific activities
10%
Midterm Exam
20%
Lab. Final Exam
20%
Final Exam
50%
Total
100%