ECE5806

Medical imaging ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: T I H Brown

Offered:
Not offered in 2006.

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%

Contact Hours: 26 lectures, 26 hours of practice classes and practical work

Prohibitions: ECE4806