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Course
Pro-forma
Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering
Code
KUEU4141
Title
Medical Imaging
Pre-requisite
None
Student Learning Time (SLT)
120 hours
Credit
3
Learning Outcomes
1.
Explain the basics of principles and design of medical
diagnostic imaging equipment.
2.
Analyze the image quality.
3.
Describe features and importance of quality control in
diagnostics.
4.
Describe various imaging modalities such as x-rays, gamma-
rays, computed tomography, projection radiography,
fluoroscopymammography, magnetic resonance imaging,
ultrasound, biomagnetic
Synopsis
The course introduces the basic principles and design of medical
diagnostic imaging equipment. A few medical imaging
technologies are covered such as X-rays, gamma rays, and
computed tomography, fluoroscopy, mammography, projection
radiography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound,
biomagnetic diagnostics, laser and optoelectronics. The course
also exposes the students to the quality control in diagnostics.
Assessment
60 % Continuous Assessments
40 % Final Examination
References
1.
Erich Krestel. Imaging systems for medical diagnostics,
Siemens Aktiengesellschaft 1990.
2.
J.T. Bushberg. The essential physics of medical imaging, 2nd
edition, William and Wilkins, 1999.
Soft Skills
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving (CT1,CT2,CT3)