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RIPHAH INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE

Associate Degree Program


Course Title : X-Ray Films/Image Processing Techniques
Course Number : ---------
Credit Hours :3
Course Pre-requisite : ----------
Course Duration : 16 weeks

Learning Outcomes
After studying this course, students should be able to:

1. Describe the structure and function of various human organs and systems;
2. explain how human organs and systems interact [Scientific Literacy];
3. Describe the relationship between and processes related to nutrition and
metabolism; and
4. Recognize the stages of growth and development.

Educational Methodology to be used:


1. Interactive Lecturing
2. Group Discussion
3. Presentations
4. Lab work
Assignments / Projects Criterion:
a. Submission on time
b. Free of spelling and grammatical errors
c. Appropriate length
d. Appropriate presentation (font type and size, margin, stapled)
e. Identical or partially identical assignments / projects will get a Zero in the assignment.
The repetition of such kind may lead to an “F” grade in the course
f. Plagiarism of any sort will not be tolerated

General Classroom Norms:


Class attendance is mandatory. You may miss up to 25% (8 out of 32 sessions) class sessions
but save it for emergency only. In case you exceed this level, you will be withdrawn from the
course. As a courtesy to the instructor and other students, be prepared to arrive at class and be
in your seat on time. In addition, please note that each class lasts for 90 minutes (1.5 Hours).

Also keep in mind some general rules in the class as given below:
 Cell phones should be powered off.
 Eatables are not allowed in the class.
 The teacher will not tolerate any disruptive behavior in the class.
 The University Dress Code has to be observed, no warnings will be given, and violators
will be asked politely to leave the class and consequently will be marked absent.

Participation:
Students are required to attend all classes and read all the assigned material in advance of
class (although not necessarily with perfect comprehension). Advanced preparation and class
participation are crucial for proper conceptual understanding. During discussion sessions, the
instructor generally keeps track of the insightful and useful comments students make.
(Irrelevant and Unproductive contribution is not rewarded)

Grade Distribution
Activities
Exam Type Percentage (%)

Maximum 4
Quizzes 20

Assignments 20 Maximum 4
Mid Term 30
Final Term 40
Total Points 100

Technology / Equipment / Models / Physical Support:


1. Multimedia
2. White Board
3. Movies
4. Audio Visual Lab
5. Websites
COURSE CONTENTS

Week Topic Class Activity


1 Image formation, distortion and blurring.
Composition and constituents of x-rays films.
Effects of x-rays on x-ray film sensitivity
2 Methods of storage of films.
Introduction to fluoresenence, Fluorescent
materials.
3 Purpose and methods of using fluorescent screen Assingment-1
intensifying screens.
Physical construction of screens, cassettes and film
holders.
4 Intensification factors. Quiz-1
Screens for multisection tomography
5 Care and safety of screens and x-rays cassettes.
6 Variation of films and screens with patients Assingment-2
thickness and an anatomical
structure.

7 Focal film distance, speed of films, speed of Quiz-2


screens
8 Methods of film labeling and identification, sizes
9 Mid Term Exam
10 Chemicals used in film development. Presentation
Film development with manual and automatic
techniques.

11 Defects in films. Assingment-3


Introduction to automatic developers, materials
used
12 Introduction to different types of contrast media, Quiz-3
official and trade names.
13 Contrast media dosage-methods and procedures.
14 Side effects of contrast media and reactions.
15 Treatment of reactions from contrast media. Assingment-4
Types of films used in ultrasound Methods of
storing
16 Use of computers in recording and storage of Quiz-4
images.
Store keeping in radiology.
17 Inventory and ordering and reordering in radiology
18 Final Term Exam
Note: The instructor may choose the week for conducting Quiz/Assignment according to the
lecture flow.

Reference books:

1. X-ray film reading made easy by Jonathan Corne MA PhD MB BS FRCP (Author), Maruti
Kumaran MD FRCR (Author)
Pub. Date: 09/04/2015
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

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