Medical Imaging Techniques
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

General Introduction Information of the Course

Course Code:

DRAD202

Course Title:

Medical Imaging lV

Course Semester:

Spring

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
4	0	4	6

Language of instruction:

Course Prerequisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Necessary

Course Level:

Associate

TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Short Cycle

EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Öğr.Gör. Büşra ÜNLÜSOY

Course Lecturer(s):

Öğr.Gör. Büşra ÜNLÜSOY

Course Assistants:

Course Objectives and Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to teach the technology and usage areas of advanced imaging methods that find their place in routine clinic with advanced technology.

Course Content:

Advanced medical imaging methods and its necessity in routine clinical practice, Positron Emission Mamography (PEM), Automated whole-breast ultrasound, Ultrasound Elastography, DEXA, CT simulator, Electron Beam Computerized Tomography (EBCT), Hybrid medical imaging: PET/CT, PET/MR, SPECT/CT, SPECT/MR, Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI). BOLD contrast
MR Diffusion Weighted Imaging (DWI), MR Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI), Fiber Tracking (Trctography), MR Diffusion kurtosis imaging (DKI) and diffusion kurtosis tensor imaging (DKTI), Hybrid Diffusion Imaging (HYDI), MR Perfusion-Weighted Imaging (PWI), Perfusion-driven Intravoxel Incoherent Motion (IVIM) MR Imaging, Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS). Multiparametric MRI (mpMRI), Advantages of 7 Tesla MRI, Medical imaging softwares: Med-Inria, Syngo.via, Frontier, Syngo Carbon, AIDAN, etc. Quality control of medical imaging devices, Calibration of medical imaging devices, Artefacts.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Tell the advanced imaging techniques.
2) Know the use of advanced imaging techniques in the clinic.
3) List the basic principles of advanced imaging methods.
4) Know the techniques and methods known as the abbreviations: PET/CT, PET/MR, SPECT/CT, SPECT/MR, PEM, USG-Elastograpy, DEXA, CT-simulator, EBCT, fMRI, BOLD, DWI, DTI, Traktography, DKI, DKTI, HYDI, PWI, IVIM, MRS, mpMRI.
5) To be aware of the importance of quality control in advanced imaging methods.
6) List the artefacts that may occur in imaging performed with advanced imaging methods and their reasons.
7) Know the softwares as Med-Inria, Syngo.via, Frontier, Syngo Carbon, AIDAN, etc.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Course Weekly Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Advanced medical imaging methods and its necessity in routine clinical practice	Lecture notes
2)	Positron Emission Mamography (PEM), Automated whole-breast ultrasound, Ultrasound Elastography. DEXA	Lecture notes
3)	CT simulator, Electron Beam Computerized Tomography (EBCT). Hybrid medical imaging: PET/CT, PET/MR, SPECT/CT, SPECT/MR.	Lecture notes
4)	Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI). BOLD contrast	Lecture notes
5)	MR Diffusion Weighted Imaging (DWI). MR Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI). Fiber Tracking (Trctography).	Lecture notes
6)	MR Diffusion kurtosis imaging (DKI) and diffusion kurtosis tensor imaging (DKTI). Hybrid Diffusion Imaging (HYDI)	Lecture notes
7)	MR Perfusion-Weighted Imaging (PWI). Perfusion-driven Intravoxel Incoherent Motion (IVIM) MR Imaging	Lecture notes
8)	Mid-term exam	Lecture notes
9)	Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS). Multiparametric MRI (mpMRI)	Lecture notes
10)	Advantages of 7 Tesla MRI	Lecture notes
11)	Medical imaging softwares: Med-Inria, Syngo.via, Frontier, Syngo Carbon, AIDAN, etc.	Lecture notes
12)	Quality control of medical imaging devices	Lecture notes
13)	Calibration of medical imaging devices	Lecture notes
14)	Artefacts	Lecture notes
15)	General review	Lecture notes
16)	Final exam	Lecture notes

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Öğretim üyesi ders notları - Lecture notes
References:	Prof. Dr. Fazıl Gelal, Radyoloji Fiziği, 1.Basım, Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, 2019, ISBN: 9786053354956 Prof. Dr. Tamer Kaya, Temel Radyoloji Tekniği, 5.Basım, Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, 2016, ISBN: 9789754209457 Prof. Dr. Ercan Tuncel, Klinik Radyoloji, Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, 2011, ISBN: 9789754208627

Relationship Between Course and Program Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
Program Outcomes
1) Explain all the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of medical imaging techniques.
2) Use all the medical imaging devices.
3) Know and apply the required parameters for medical imaging.
4) Protect themself, the patient and the society from radiation.
5) Know the required anatomy and physiology knowledge to perform the profession.
6) Be aware of written, verbal, visual communication, and interaction, and they communicate effectively.
7) Gain the competence of analyzing, evaluating, criticizing, suggesting viewpoints and solutions.
8) Work independently, gain responsibility, and make decisions.
9) Learn how to work together, gain the tendency to take responsibilities and duties as a team member.
10) Follow digital transformation as well as use information and communication technologies.
11) Gain awareness of lifelong learning and manage personal and social learning.
12) Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field with an entrepreneurial approach.
13) Accept cultural diversity as a universal value.
14) Gain awareness of social rights, ethical and social responsibilities.
15) Gain communication competence in English at least A2 level in line with the European Language Framework (Communication competence in English is at least B1 level in programs where medium of instruction is English).

Relationship Between Course and Learning Outcome

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Medium	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Explain all the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of medical imaging techniques.	5
2)	Use all the medical imaging devices.	5
3)	Know and apply the required parameters for medical imaging.	5
4)	Protect themself, the patient and the society from radiation.	2
5)	Know the required anatomy and physiology knowledge to perform the profession.	3
6)	Be aware of written, verbal, visual communication, and interaction, and they communicate effectively.
7)	Gain the competence of analyzing, evaluating, criticizing, suggesting viewpoints and solutions.
8)	Work independently, gain responsibility, and make decisions.	5
9)	Learn how to work together, gain the tendency to take responsibilities and duties as a team member.	3
10)	Follow digital transformation as well as use information and communication technologies.	3
11)	Gain awareness of lifelong learning and manage personal and social learning.	5
12)	Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field with an entrepreneurial approach.	5
13)	Accept cultural diversity as a universal value.
14)	Gain awareness of social rights, ethical and social responsibilities.
15)	Gain communication competence in English at least A2 level in line with the European Language Framework (Communication competence in English is at least B1 level in programs where medium of instruction is English).

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Beyin fırtınası /Altı şapka
Individual study and homework
Course
Reading
Question-and-Answer / Discussion
Web-Based Learning

Assessment and Evaluation Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (open-ended questions, multiple-choice, true/false, matching, fill-in-the-blanks, ordering)
Sözlü sınav

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 40
Kanaat Notu	1	% 10
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
Total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	4	56
Study Hours Out of Class	14	7	98
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			156