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Physics of Medical Imaging (2)

PHYM6306
3 hours English

Physics of Medical Imaging (2)

Physics of Medical Imaging
1 Magnetic Resonance Basics: / 1 Magnetism, Magnetic Fields, and Magnets / 2 The Magnetic Resonance Signal / 3 Magnetization Properties of Tissues / 4 Basic Acquisition Parameters / 5 Basic Pulse Sequences / 6 MR Signal Localization / 7 “K-Space” Data Acquisition and Image Reconstruction
2 Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Advanced Image Acquisition / Bioeffects, and Safety / 1 Image Acquisition Time / 2 MR Image Characteristics / 3 Signal from Flow / 3 Perfusion and Diffusion Contrast Imaging / 4 Magnetization Transfer Contrast / 5 MR Artifacts / 6 Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy / 7 Ancillary Components / 8 MR Bioeffects and Safety
3 Ultrasonics: / 1 Introduction / 2 Brief Early History / 3 Underwater Sound (SONAR) / 4 Medical and Biological Ultrasonics / 5 Industrial Ultrasonics / 6 Nondestructive Testing/Evaluation / 7 Ultrasonics in Electronics / 8 Physical Acoustics / 9 Ultrasonic Systems: Transmitters and Receivers / 10 Low-Intensity Applications / 11 High-Intensity Applications
4 Basic of Ultrasonic Transducers / 1 Introduction / 2 Equivalent Circuits / 3 Piezoelectric Transducers / 4 Magnetostrictive Transducers / 5 Electromagnetic Devices / 6 Pneumatic Devices
5 Ultrasound in Medical Diagnosis / 1 Introduction / 2 Power Measurements and Dosages / 3 Effect on Human Blood / 4 Effect on Tissue Regeneration / 5 Equipment / 6 Ultrasonic Contrast Agents / 7 Diagnosis by Reflection Methods / 8 Diagnosis by Doppler Methods
6 Ultrasound in Medical Therapy / 1 Equipment / 2 Physical Therapy / 3 Rheumatic and Related Disorders / 4 Sonicated Drug Delivery / 5 Phonophoresis / 6 Diffusion of Subcutaneous Injections / 7 Ophthalmic Therapy / 8 Effects on Paced Hearts
7 Nuclear Imaging / 1-The Scintillation Camera / 2- Planar Nuclear Imaging: The Anger Scintillation Camera 675 / 3- Computers in Nuclear Imaging
8 Nuclear Imaging Emission Tomography / 1 Focal Plane Tomography in Nuclear Medicine / 2 Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography
9 PET Scanning Systems / Background / Solid Scintillation Detectors in PET / Arrangement of Detectors / PET Scanners / Hybrid Scintillation Cameras / PET/CT Scanners
10 Laboratory / Basic Ultrasound Imaging Principles: / Doppler Ultrasound and Blood Flow Measurement: / Ultrasound Beamforming Techniques: / Tissue Characterization with Ultrasound: / Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Imaging: / High-Frequency Ultrasound Imaging: / Magnetic Resonance Signal Generation and Detection: / Spin Echo and Inversion Recovery Pulse Sequences: / MRI Spatial Encoding and Image Reconstruction: / Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS): / Contrast Agent in MRI
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