EE519 MEDICAL IMAGING

Course Code:5670519
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:8.0
Department:Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Graduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. NEVZAT GÜNERİ GENÇER
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

Knowledge and skills on the following aspects of medical imaging will be given to the students: Image reconstruction with non-diffracting sources in two dimensions, image reconstruction with non-diffracting sources in three dimensions, algebraic reconstruction algorithms.  Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) techniques. Ultrasonic computed tomography, tomographic imaging with diffracting sources, ultrasonic reflection tomography. New imaging modalities.

 


Course Content

Physical principles of x-Ray NMR, ultrasound and nuclear imaging as applied to medicine. Mathematical formulation of the imaging problem for these modalities. Backprojection, convolution, Fourier and Algebraic techniques of image reconstruction. Data acquisition techniques and hardware considerations. New imaging modalities and application areas.


Course Learning Outcomes

Students will

  • understand the basic properties of medical imaging systems
  • obtain essential knowledge of the principles, characteristics, and limitations of X-ray Computed Tomography, Ultrasound Imaging, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, as well as the underlying physics
  • explore and understand the need for alternative medical imaging techniques
  • develop numerical models for X-Ray computed tomography

Program Outcomes Matrix

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1Depth: Our graduates acquire in depth knowledge in one of the various specialization areas of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, they are informed about current scientific research topics and they implement innovative methods.
2Breadth: Our graduates get familiarized in other subspecialty areas related to their specialization in Electrical and Electronics engineering and/or relevant areas in other disciplines.
3Research: Our graduates acquire the skills to conduct and to complete scientific research by accessing contemporary knowledge in their specialty areas.
4Life-long learning: Our graduates develop their life-long learning habits.
5Communication skills: Our graduates concisely communicate their ideas and work related results in written and oral form.
6Ethics: Our graduates internalize rules of research and publication ethics as well as professional ethics.