2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
MEDP3517 Radionuclide Imaging
10 creditsClass Size: 30
Module manager: Dr C Tsoumpas
Email: c.tsoumpas@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
Pre-requisite qualifications
Applicants must have successfully completed at least two years undergraduate MBChB or BChD training or international equivalent; for international medical students proof of English Language proficiency will be required; a minimum or IELTS 7.0 with no component under 6.5 or equivalent.or
This module is available as a discovery module and would be suitable for students who are studying a physical science degree (or related subject).
This module is mutually exclusive with
| MEDP5317M | Radionuclide Imaging |
This module is approved as a discovery module
Module summary
It covers the physical, mathematical and computational aspects related to Radionuclide Imaging applied to Medicine and Biology for diagnostic and research proposes.Objectives
The aim of this module is to provide an understanding of the different scientific and technological aspects in radionuclide imaging and what are the relevant clinical and preclinical applications.Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Master what is Radionuclide Imaging, what are its fundamental principles and how the field has evolved over the years
2. Identify, characterise and analyse the methods of radiopharmaceutical production for radionuclide imaging and therapy
3. Explain the basic physical interactions of radiation with matter and convey the principles of dosimetry of internally distributed radionuclides
4. Assess and compare the use of different radiotracers in Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
5. Explain in detail the concept of image reconstruction and how it is utilised to obtain a 3D image using SPECT and PET
6. Provide comprehensive examples of clinical and preclinical use of radionuclide imaging
7. Understand what are dynamic PET and SPECT and why are they useful
8. Clarify and prioritise the key limitations of the existing techniques
9. Contextualise what molecular multimodality imaging is and how it helps advance the fields of medicine and biology
Skills outcomes
Use of Knowledge
Communication Skills
Medical Imaging
Radionuclide Imaging
Syllabus
Basic principles of radionuclide imaging;
Major breakthroughs in medical imaging with radionuclides;
Radiopharmaceutical production;
Interaction of radiation with matter;
Composition of the nucleus and radioactive decay;
Health, safety and legislation needs in radionuclide imaging;
Principles of dosimetry of internally distributed radionuclides;
Radiation detectors and gamma photon counting systems;
SPECT and PET scanners and hybrid systems;
Image reconstruction in SPECT and PET;
Image processing, kinetic modelling and quantitative radionuclide imaging;
Clinical and preclinical applications of PET and SPECT;
New and future developments;
Application of SPECT/PET in radionuclide therapy.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 18 | 1.00 | 18.00 |
| Tutorial | 1 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 50.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 31.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 19.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
Students will be provided will pre lecture study materials which they will be expected to read to aid with their learning during formal lectures; post lecture formative MCQ exercise will also be undertaken. Preparation for the examination will require private study of lecturematerials and recommended reading texts.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Student progress will be monitored through question and answer sessions which will take place at the beginning of each lecture or through formative MCQ exercises post lecture.Student progress will also be monitored through tutorial sessions which will clarify any questions students have.
Methods of assessment
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 1 hr 30 mins | 100.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 100.00 | |
A resit for this assessment will be taken during the August exam period.
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 01/09/2014
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