Department of Biomedical Engineering

BME 323 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name

Medical Imaging

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
BME 323	FALL	3	0	3	6

Prerequisites	-
Course Language	English
Course Type	Required (Core Course)
Course Level	First Cycle
Mode of Delivery	Face-To-Face
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	-
National Occupational Classification Code	-
Course Coordinator	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Tannaz Akbarpour
Course Lecturer(s)	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Tannaz Akbarpour
Assistant(s)	-

Course Objectives

The purpose of this course is to teach the working principles of medical imaging systems, the technical characteristics of these systems and their images, and the computational and mathematical methods used for medical image processing.

Learning Outcomes

The students who succeeded in this course;

Name	Description	PC Sub	* Contribution Level
Name	Description	PC Sub	1	2	3	4	5
LO1	Will be able to analyze the principles of basic image processing methods and why these methods are needed.	2			X
LO2	Will be able to describe the physical principles used in the creation of medical images,	1.3				X
LO3	Will be able to explain the working principles and basic technical features of medical imaging systems,	5.3				X
LO4	will be able to determine the modality of the acquired medical image,	4		X
LO5	will be able to compare the advantages and disadvantages of different medical imaging technologies,	5.1		X

Course Description

In medical imaging, physical concepts, imaging systems that utilize and do not employ X-rays, and digital image processing are investigated systemically using a performance analysis approach.

Related Sustainable Development Goals

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	Learning Outcome
1	Introduction to medical imaging	Suetens, P. (2017). Fundamentals of medical imaging. Cambridge university press (Ch. 1)	LO1
2	Radiography and Mammography	Suetens, P. (2017). Fundamentals of medical imaging. Cambridge university press (Ch. 2)	LO2
3	Computed Tomography - I	Suetens, P. (2017). Fundamentals of medical imaging. Cambridge university press (Ch. 3)	LO2
4	Computed Tomography - II	Suetens, P. (2017). Fundamentals of medical imaging. Cambridge university press (Ch. 3)	LO3
5	Magnetic Resonance Imaging - I	Suetens, P. (2017). Fundamentals of medical imaging. Cambridge university press (Ch. 4)	LO2
6	Magnetic Resonance Imaging - II	Suetens, P. (2017). Fundamentals of medical imaging. Cambridge university press (Ch. 4)	LO3
7	Ultrasound, Doppler Imaging, and Echocardiography I	Suetens, P. (2017). Fundamentals of medical imaging. Cambridge university press (Ch. 6)	LO2
8	Midterm Exam		-
9	Ultrasound, Doppler Imaging, and Echocardiography II	Suetens, P. (2017). Fundamentals of medical imaging. Cambridge university press (Ch. 6)	LO3
10	Nuclear Medicine Imaging	Suetens, P. (2017). Fundamentals of medical imaging. Cambridge university press (Ch. 5)	LO2
11	Medical Image Processing - I	Suetens, P. (2017). Fundamentals of medical imaging. Cambridge university press (Ch. 1,7,8)	LO1
12	Medical Image Processing - II	Suetens, P. (2017). Fundamentals of medical imaging. Cambridge university press (Ch. 1,7,8)	LO4
13	Storage of Medical Images and Teleradiology	Ders notları	LO4
14	New imaging methods (Elastography, Photoacoustic Imaging, Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy, Thermography, Plethysmography)	King, P. H., & Fries, R. C. (2003). Design of biomedical devices and systems. New York-Basel: Marcel Dekker. (Ch. 11, 18)	LO5
15	Course Review		-
16	Final Exam		-

Course Notes/Textbooks	Suetens P. (2017). Fundamentals of medical imaging. Cambridge university press. ISBN: 9781107159785
Suggested Readings/Materials	Suetens P. (2017). Fundamentals of medical imaging. Cambridge university press. ISBN: 9781107159785

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities	Number	Weighting	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5
Presentation / Jury	1	10	X	X	X	X	X
Project	1	10	X	X	X	X	X
Midterm	1	40	X	X	X
Final Exam	1	40	X	X	X	X	X
Total	4	100

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Participation	-	-	-
Theoretical Course Hours	16	3	48
Laboratory / Application Hours	-	-	-
Study Hours Out of Class	14	2	28
Field Work	-	-	-
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	-	-	-
Portfolio	-	-	-
Homework / Assignments	-	-	-
Presentation / Jury	1	5	5
Project	1	10	10
Seminar / Workshop	-	-	-
Oral Exams	-	-	-
Midterms	1	40	40
Final Exam	1	49	49
		Total	180

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, basic engineering, computation, and related engineering discipline-specific topics; the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems.
	1	Mathematics
	2	Science
	3	Basic Engineering				LO2
	4	Computation
	5	Related engineering discipline-specific topics
	6	The ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems
2	Problem Analysis: Ability to identify, formulate and analyze complex engineering problems using basic knowledge of science, mathematics and engineering, and considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals relevant to the problem being addressed.				LO1
3	Engineering Design: The ability to devise creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions.
	1	Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems
	2	Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions
4	Use of Techniques and Tools: Ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and computing tools, including estimation and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while recognizing their limitations.			LO4
5	Research and Investigation: Ability to use research methods to investigate complex engineering problems, including literature research, designing and conducting experiments, collecting data, and analyzing and interpreting results.
	1	Literature research for the study of complex engineering problems		LO5
	2	Designing experiments
	3	Ability to use research methods, including conducting experiments, collecting data. analyzing and interpreting results				LO3
6	Global Impact of Engineering Practices: Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions.
	1	Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
	2	Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions
7	Ethical Behavior: Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility; awareness of being impartial, without discrimination, and being inclusive of diversity.
	1	Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility ethical responsibility
	2	Awareness of being impartial and inclusive of diversity, without discriminating on any subject
8	Individual and Teamwork: Ability to work effectively, individually and as a team member or leader on interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid).
	1	Ability to work individually and within the discipline
	2	Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid)
9	Verbal and Written Communication: Taking into account the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession) on technical issues.
	1	Ability to communicate verbally
	2	Ability to communicate effectively in writing
10	Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
	1	Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis
	2	Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation
11	Lifelong Learning: Lifelong learning skills that include being able to learn independently and continuously, adapting to new and developing technologies, and thinking questioningly about technological changes.