ECE5806

Medical imaging

(ENG)

T I H Brown

4 points + 26 hours of lectures and practical work + Irregular availability + Clayton

Synopsis: Introduction to the theory, hardware, software and applications associated with medical imaging technology, including x-ray,fluoroscopic imaging, ultrasound, computed tomography,digital radiography, magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography. Safety and protection issues. Medical image storage and retrieval.

Assessment: Examination (3 hours): 70% + Laboratory and assignment work: 30%