2022/23 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
MEDP5332M X-ray Computed Tomography
15 creditsClass Size: 30
Module manager: Dr Stephen Kengyelics
Email: s.m.kengyelics@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: 1 Jan to 30 Jun View Timetable
Year running 2022/23
Pre-requisite qualifications
As per entry onto the MSc Medical Imaging.For all students, prior attendance of MEDP5331M Medical X-ray Imaging is compulsory.
This module is mutually exclusive with
| MEDP3532 | X-ray Computed Tomography |
Module replaces
None.This module is not approved as an Elective
Module summary
This module describes the scientific principles and techniques employed by modern computed tomography systems. Students will develop their abilities to critically assess the performance of a wide range of computed tomography technology available in a number of clinical application areas.Objectives
This module will provide a detailed understanding of the physical principles of medical X-ray computed tomography and give an appreciation of its role in patient diagnosis and treatment.Learning outcomes
At the end of the module, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a detailed understanding of the physical principles under-pinning modern computed tomography
- Recognise the most important technologies currently utilised in computed tomography
- Critically evaluate the design of current computed tomography imaging equipment and techniques
- Describe the chain of physical and technical processes contributing to the successful formation, acquisition, processing and display of computed tomography images and evaluate how each of these contribute to the image formation process
- Interpret the relevant physical characteristics of computed tomography images
- Recognise the fundamental trade-off between image quality and radiation dose to the patient in computed tomography
- Appreciate the complimentary roles computed tomography plays alongside other medical imaging modalities in medical diagnosis
Skills outcomes
The underlying science of computed tomography imaging is fundamental to a wide range of clinical applications in radiology and radiography. The module will benefit radiology and radiography practitioners, and will benefit those involved in computed radiography and X-ray imaging research.
Syllabus
Basic Principles of Computed Tomography Imaging
- Physical principles of computed tomography systems
- Major components of a scanner
- Operation of scanner and image data acquisition
- Types of scanner (Helical/Spiral, Multi-slice, & Multi-spectral)
- Image reconstruction methods
- Image quality & patient radiation dose trade-off
Advanced Computed Tomography Systems
- Multi-slice CT
- Evolution of multi-slice CT scanners
- Dual source CT scanners
- Multi-spectral CT scanners
- Cone beam CT
Clinical Applications
- Cardiac CT imaging
- CT angiography
- CT fluoroscopy
- Applications in radiation therapy: CT simulation
- Breast CT imaging
- CT screening
- 3D and 4D CT imaging
Radiation Dose & Quality Assurance
- Radiation dose measurement
- Factors affecting dose in computed tomography
- Methods of dose reduction
- Radiation protection principles
- Quality control for CT
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Computer Class | 2 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Lecture | 14 | 1.00 | 14.00 |
| Tutorial | 3 | 1.00 | 3.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 20.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 111.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 19.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Private study
Students will consult a range of online material, books, and journal articles to support their learning, and develop a depth of understanding based around the taught materials. Students must also complete the summative in course assessment, and prepare for the examination.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Each lecture is accompanied by a number of formative questions (and answers) which students can use to gauge progress. The three computer sessions, and two tutorials also provide with opportunity for feedback.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay or Dissertation | 2,500 words | 30.00 |
| In-course MCQ | Formative exercises: 5-10 questions provided after each lecture | 0.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 30.00 | |
Compensation is permitted between the assessments.
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Online Time-Limited assessment | 3 hr 00 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: 29/01/2024
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