2017/18 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
MEDP5314M Ultrasound Imaging
15 creditsClass Size: 30
Module manager: Dr James McLaughlan
Email: J.R.McLaughlan@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
Pre-requisite qualifications
GCSE Science & Maths (Double award or equivalent). Honours degree in a Biological or Physical Science or Medicine or equivalent or degree in Medicine or Dentistry.This module is mutually exclusive with
| MEDP3514 | Ultrasound Imaging |
This module is approved as an Elective
Module summary
This module covers the underlying principles and the application of ultrasound imaging for use in hospitals and the biomedical research environment.Objectives
To provide an appreciation and understanding of the basic principles underpinning medical ultrasound and its main clinical applications.Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, you should be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of the principles of ultrasound image formation;
- identify and analyse the main clinical applications;
- recognise the situations in which ultrasound imaging is likely to be of value;
- critically describe the role of ultrasound relative to other imaging modalities;
- describe and appreciate novel methods of ultrasound imaging and carry out an appraisal of their likely clinical benefit.
Skills outcomes
To provide an appreciation and understanding of the basic principles underpinning medical ultrasound and its main clinical applications.
Syllabus
- The formation of ultrasound images based on the pulse-echo principle and various assumptions is described.
- The understanding of the foundation of the modality leads to an appreciation of its strengths as well as the limitations on resolution, access and operator dependence.
- Specific clinical areas: Obstetrics, Cardiology, Vascular Surgery, and Upper Abdominal imaging are used as examples.
- Recent and future developments are discussed using the same analysis. These include 3 and 4-D scanning, harmonic imaging, and ultrasound contrast.
- Safety and legislation in ultrasound imaging.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 20 | 1.00 | 20.00 |
| Tutorial | 1 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 20.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 109.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 21.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Private study
Independent learning to support the summative assignment plus on-going formative tasks to support the lecture.Substantive private study to prepare the student for the final examination.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Module Leader will use on-going formative tasks which are implemented in parallel with the lecture delivery to monitor student progress.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 2,500 words | 30.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 30.00 | |
A resit for this assessment will be taken during the August resit period. When marking, compensation from the essay and the exam is allowed to achieve an overall passing mark.
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 | |
A resit for this assessment will be taken during the August resit period. When marking, compensation from the essay and the exam is allowed to achieve an overall passing mark.
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 07/09/2015
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