Medical Imaging (BMEN90021)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
AIMS
This subject introduces students to the engineering, physics and physiology of medical imaging, including the history and progression of medical imaging modalities as well as emerging imaging technologies in clinical and research practise. Topics covered include: x-ray, computed tomography, positron emission tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Topics include:
Image metrics including signal-to-noise and contrast-to-noise ratios, image resolution, image operations including convolution, filtering and edge detection;
Biophysical principles of X-ray, CT, PET, SPECT, MRI and ultrasound, and the mathematics of image reconstruction for each modality, including filtered backprojection and fourier reconstruction methods;
This material is complemented by the use of software tools (e.g. MATLAB) for data simulation, modelling, image manipulation and reconstruction techniques.
Intended learning outcomes
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs)
Having completed this unit the student should be able to:
- Describe the principles of the modalities of medical imaging systems
- Describe the physics and physiology fundamental to these imaging systems
- Apply the mathematics of each imaging modality
- Compute image reconstructions using back-projection methods
- Compute image reconstructions using fourier transform methods
- Identify basic causes of image contrast and artefacts
- Describe clinical applications of each imaging modality
- Apply their knowledge to understanding emerging medical imaging technologies.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed the following generic skills:
- Ability to apply knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation, and solution
- Ability to utilise a systems approach to complex problems and to design and operational performance
- Proficiency in engineering design
- Ability to conduct an engineering project
- Ability to communicate effectively, with the engineering team and with the community at large
- Ability to manage information and documentation
- Capacity for creativity and innovation
- Capacity for lifelong learning and professional development.
Last updated: 28 November 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMEN30006 | Circuits and Systems | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR
Equivalent
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
BMEN90005 Neuroimaging Methods and Applications
BMEN40006 Neuroimaging Methods
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 28 November 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
One mid-semester test. ILOs 1-3 and 6-8 are assessed in the mid-semester test.
| Mid semester | 10% |
Attendance and participation in four laboratory classes in Weeks 2 to 12, working in groups of two, each with a written assignment of approximately 750 words. ILOs 3-7 are assessed through the laboratory assignments and submitted reports for two projects.
| From Week 2 to Week 12 | 30% |
One examination. ILOs 1-3 and 6-8 are assessed in the final written examination.
| End of semester | 60% |
Last updated: 28 November 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Leigh Johnston Coordinator Kathryn Stok Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours of lectures, tutorials and workshops (30 hours of lectures, 6 hours of tutorials, and 4 x three hour workshops) per semester Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 28 November 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The subject is delivered through lectures, tutorials and workshop classes for hands-on laboratory activities.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
Students are provided with lecture slides, tutorials with worked solutions, laboratory sheets, and reference text lists.
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
Exposure to medical imaging in clinical and research settings through guest lectures, and hospital and laboratory visits.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Ph.D.- Engineering Specialisation (formal) Biomedical Specialisation (formal) Biomedical with Business - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 28 November 2024