51:185 Physics and Analysis of Medical Images I

Syllabus for Spring Semester, AY2004-2005

Goals:

This course covers the physics of the major modalities commonly used in medical imaging.  Also covered are the various principles and methods of constructing an image from the physical interactions of energy with living tissue, and the influence on image quality of the different modalities.  Simple MATLAB programming will be required for some projects and assignments. Pre-requisites are a background in physics, computers, and biology, physiology, or anatomy.

This course is the second in a sequence of medical imaging courses offered in the Biomedical Engineering Department. The course sequence is 51:060 (Fall semester covering an introduction to medical imaging physics and analysis), followed by 51:185 (Spring semester covering a detailed description of the physics and image acquisition techniques of the primary medical imaging modalities), followed by 51:148 (Fall semester, cross-listed with 55:148, covering traditional image processing techniques), and then either 51:186 (Spring semester multidimensional medical image processing techniques) and/or 51:188 (Spring semester taught as an image practicum). Every two years we offer at least one advanced (200-level) course on contemporary topics in medical imaging.

Administration:

Instructor: E.L. Dove
Office: 1412 Seamans Center
Office Hours: MW 1:30-2:30 PM, and/or by appointment
Phone: 335-5635
E-mail: Edwin-Dove@uiowa.edu

Lectures

MWF 9:30-10:20 AM; 4030 SC

Textbook:

Bushberg, J.T., J.A. Seibert, E.M. Leidholdt, and J.M. Boone. The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging, (2nd edition). Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, 2002. (ISBN 0-683-30118-7)

The textbook will be supplemented with class notes as needed.

General Topics (specific day-to-day topics in Table 1 ):

  1. Brief review of the structure of the atom
  2. X-ray physics
    1. Generation
    2. Interaction with matter
    3. Radiation protection
    4. Radiation dosimetry
    5. Fluoroscopy
    6. Mammography
    7. CT formation
  3. Magnetic Imaging
    1. Resonance phenomenon
    2. MRI formation
    3. Function MRI
  4. Ultrasound
    1. Basic principles
    2. A, B, M, C clinical modes
    3. Doppler
  5. Nuclear Medicine
    1. Radiopharmaceuticals
    2. Detectors
    3. Emission Imaging (PET, SPECT)
  6. Radiation protection, dose, and biology
    1. Principles of radiation oncology
    2. Brachytherapy

MATLAB will be used in some class presentations, projects, and assignments.

Examinations:

  1. Mid-term Examination I - Tentative date: February 23, 2005
  2. Mid-term Examination II – Tentative date: April 6, 2005
  3. Final Examination: May 11, 2005 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Not comprehensive, room TBA)

Grades:

Unfortunately, I must assign a grade to each student. Assigned grades will be determined as follows:

1.      Homework sets - 30%

2.      Midterm examinations (2 exams, 15% each) - 30%

3.      Quizzes, class participation – 10%

4.      Final examination - 30%

From the Provost’s Office:

This course is given by the College of Engineering. This means that class policies on matters such as requirements, grading, and sanctions for academic dishonesty are governed by the College of Engineering. Students wishing to add or drop this course after the official deadline must receive the approval of the Dean of the College of Engineering. Details of the University policy of cross enrollments may be found at the following URL: http://www.uiowa.edu/~provost/deos/crossenroll.doc

The University policy regarding academic dishonesty will apply to all projects, homework sets, and exams in this course.

 

 

 

Table 1 – Tentative day-to-day schedule for class, Spring 2005

Updated Tuesday, January 18, 2005 12:14 by E.L. Dove