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This document provides information about a course on Medical Imaging Modalities offered at Jimma University in Ethiopia. The 5 ECTS credit course is offered in the 7th semester to biomedical engineering students. It introduces various medical imaging techniques including ultrasound, X-rays, CT scanning, MRI, and other modalities. Students will learn the principles, applications, and image reconstruction methods for each. The course involves both lectures and hands-on labs working with ultrasound and X-ray equipment. Assessment includes quizzes, exams, assignments, and attendance. Prerequisite courses include previous instruction in bioinstrumentation.

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MI - Course Syllabus - With Lab

This document provides information about a course on Medical Imaging Modalities offered at Jimma University in Ethiopia. The 5 ECTS credit course is offered in the 7th semester to biomedical engineering students. It introduces various medical imaging techniques including ultrasound, X-rays, CT scanning, MRI, and other modalities. Students will learn the principles, applications, and image reconstruction methods for each. The course involves both lectures and hands-on labs working with ultrasound and X-ray equipment. Assessment includes quizzes, exams, assignments, and attendance. Prerequisite courses include previous instruction in bioinstrumentation.

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Department of Biomedical Engineering

Jimma University, Jimma Institute of Technology


Course Number BMEg4181
Course Title Medical Imaging Modalities
Degree Program B.sc in Biomedical Engineering
Module Medical Imaging Techniques
Module Coordinator N.N
Lecturer N.N
ECTS Credits 5
Contact Hours (per week) 5 (2 Lecture + 2 Tutorial + 1 Lab)
Course Objectives & This course is a practical introduction to biomedical image Equipment.
Competences to be Students will learn the different methods and modalities used for
Acquired medical imaging and the preferred medical imaging methods for routine
clinical applications. Apply these tools to different problems in medical
imaging and Implement methods to analyze medical images.
Course Topics include: image reconstruction in computed tomography and
Description/Course magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, scintillation,
Contents nuclear and X-ray radiography, magnetic resonance imaging,
ultrasound and ultrasonic imaging, medical radiology. Detailed
examination of the four main areas of medical imaging: Nuclear
Medicine and Positron Emission Tomography, Ultrasound, Diagnostic
Radiology, Magnetic Resonance. A working knowledge of signal analysis
and linear algebra is desirable. Facility with a high-level programming
language is recommended.
Course Outline UNIT-I.ULTRASONICS
Medical imaging modalities - Ultrasonic -Physics of ultrasound -
Principles of image formation - Capture and display, principles of A-
Mode, B-Mode, M-Mode. scan converters, frame grabbers. Single line
and multi line monitoring of ultrasound displays. In-depth
understanding of principle of operation, purpose, application area and
associated circuits with Ultrasound.

UNIT-II.X-RAY IMAGING
Principles and production of soft X- rays and hard x rays, Details of
radiographic and fluoroscopic images in X-Ray systems. Screen-film
and image intensifier systems-different generation of x-rays. In-depth
understanding of principle of operation, purpose, application area and
associated circuits with x-ray machine. Introduction to high-frequency
generator, mA testing tools and quality assurance kit, protecting closes
and personal dosimeters.

UNIT-III.CT SCANNING
Evolution of CT Machines - CT image formation - Conversion of X-Ray
data into scan image. Mathematical details of various algorithms. Spiral
CT, Transverse Tomography, CT Angiography.

UNIT-IV.MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING


Image acquisition in magnetic resonance imaging - T1, T2, proton
density weighted images, spin-echo technique and spin relaxation
technique. Artifacts in imaging. Various types of pulse sequences for
fast acquisition of imaging. NMR spectroscopy,FMRI.

UNIT-V.OTHER IMAGING TECHNIQUES


Application Of Radioisotopes, PET Scanner-Principles, SPECT,
Computer techniques in fast acquisition - Data manipulation Principles
of Digital subtraction angiography. Electronic radiography, picture
storage and archiving systems in medical imaging, Infrared imaging,-
Thermography, Clinical applications of thermography, liquid crystal
thermography.

Lab I: Ultrasound
a. Inspect the parts/components of Ultrasound Machine
b. Troubleshooting and repair of faulty ultrasound
c. Test and adjust repaired ultrasound
(Refer to WHO. Maintenance and Repair of Laboratory, Diagnostic
Imaging, and Hospital Equipment. And Robert Malkin. Medical
Instrumentation in the Developing World. Engineering World Health)

Lab 2: X-Ray Machine


a. Inspect the parts/components of X-ray Machine
b. Troubleshooting and repair of faulty x-ray machine (generator)
c. Test and adjust repaired x-ray machine
(Refer to WHO. Maintenance and Repair of Laboratory, Diagnostic
Imaging, and Hospital Equipment. And Robert Malkin. Medical
Instrumentation in the Developing World. Engineering World Health)

Pre-requisites BMEg 3153: Bioinstrumentation II


BMEg 5203: Bioinstrumentation III
Semester VII
Status of Course Compulsory
Teaching & Learning Lecture/Lab
Methods
Assessment/Evaluation & Quizzes/ Assignments -------------------20%
Grading System Mid-Exam ---------------------------------- 25%
Final Exam----------------------------------45%
Attendance & Class activities -----------10%
Attendance Requirements Minimum 80%
Literature References:
1. “Handbook of Biomedical Instrumentation,” R. B. Khandpur,
Prentice-Hall of India, 2001.
2. Webb, S., The Physics of Medical Imaging, Adern Hilger, Bristol
& Philadelphia
3. Hay.B.A. Edtd., Medical Images, Formation, Perception and
Measurement , John Wiley
4. “Handbook of Computer Mission & Applications,” vol. 1,
Scanners & Imaging,”
5. “vol.3, Systems & Applications,” B. J. Horst-Becker & Peter
Geibler, Academic Press, 1989.

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