Engineering principles of imaging systems using non-ionising radiation: in-depth analysis and operating principles for common instrumentation systems, e.g.: Ultrasound, RINI, MRI, CT, Hybrid imaging
Methods of image production and display;
Signal Processing techniques for Contrast, Resolution & Image Assessment;
Fluoroscopy & X-ray;
Risks & Protection;
Legislation & Guidance.

A COURSEWORK (2,000 Words) based on laboratory experiments weighted at 50% covering LO 2 and LO 4.
A 2HR EXAMINATION weighted at 50% covering LO 1 and LO 3.

36 hours of Lecture/practical-based teaching supported by the University VLE.
Lecture (2 hours per week), tutorial/practical laboratory work (1 hour per week)
Directed reading, information gathering, and student supervised learning (114 hours)

Webb, S. (2012) The Physics of Medical Imaging, 2nd Edn., CRC Press

Smith, N.B. & Webb, A. (2010) Introduction to Medical Imaging: Physics, Engineering and Clinical Applications, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press

Schaefer, G. et al. (2009). Computational intelligence in medical imaging: techniques and applications, Chapman & Hall/CRC Press

Library, Blackboard
Medical Engineering and Technologies Lab y

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1. Appraise technical requirements of medical imaging systems and create appropriate solutions.
(APPLIACTION)

2. Design an image processing system, evaluate its efficacy and appraise the system against user requirements.
(ANALYSIS)

3. Describe in detail the detection and visualisation of images using different types of imaging systems.
(COMMUNICATION)

4. Apply appropriate digital signal conditioning techniques to imaging applications.
(ANALYSIS, APPLICATION)