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2013/14 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
MEDP3310 An Introduction to Medical Imaging
15 creditsClass Size: 30
Module manager: Dr S Sourbron
Email: s.sourbron@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2013/14
Pre-requisite qualifications
GCSE Maths and a science subject or equivalent. Honours degree in a biological or physical science or radiography or medicine or equivalent.Module replaces
MEDP3210 Introduction to Medical ImagingThis module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
To provide an appreciation and understanding of the basic principles underpinning the common medical imaging modalities and the link between these and their clinical applications.Learning outcomes
On completing the module the students will be able to:
- Name and describe all major medical imaging modalities
- Understand in outline, the process leading to the image formation and contrast for each modality
- Analyse the capability and essential characteristics of any imaging system
- Identify the link between clinical applications and essential characteristics for any modality
- Understand the primary relationships between wave propagation and image formation
- Appreciate the basic physics of ionising radiation.
Skills outcomes
Appreciate and understand the basic principles underpinning the common medical imaging modalities and the link between these and their clinical applications.
Syllabus
- Waves, including E.M. & mechanical waves, speed, wavelength and frequency, E.M. spectrum.
- Wave interactions - attenuation, absorption, scatter, reflection, refraction, diffraction.
- Radiation, including composition of the nucleus, radioactive decay, X and gamma rays, wave particle duality, ionisation,
- Compton scatter, photoelectric absorption, photon energy, radiation dose, regulations.
- X-ray imaging, contrast determined by difference in Z values. Generation and detection (film, phosphors etc).
- Ultrasound, pulse-echo imaging. Contrast through difference in elasticity.
- Role of imaging modalities in Radiology.
- Fourier series - spectral analysis, bandwidth, resonance. Spatial frequencies 2D and 3D.
- Resolution, spatial and temporal. Target pairs.
- Nuclear medicine, gamma camera, contrast through differential uptake i.e. functional imaging.
- MRI, detection of resonant signal emitted by proton in magnetic field. Contrast through different proton energy states. Use of pulse sequences.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 23 | 1.00 | 23.00 |
| Tutorial | 2 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 25.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 100.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 25.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Private study
Independent tasks delivered through the VLE to support the summative in course assignments plus preparation for an in course formative MCQ.Substantive private study to prepare the student for the final examination.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Student progress will be monitored throughfeedback given on formative MCQ's and group discussions.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 2,500 words | 30.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 30.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 1 hr 30 mins | 70.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 70.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 20/03/2014
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