ECE 5206
Transcript Abbreviation:
Medical Img & Proc
Course Description:
Introduction to medical imaging techniques (CT, MRI, PET, ultrasound), including data collection, image reconstruction, physics of tissue interactions, and digital processing of medical images.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate (5000-8000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
Cross-listed with BME 5160
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Distance Learning (100% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: ECE 3050 and concur ECE 3905; or Prereq BME 4110 and concur BME 3701; or Grad standing in
ECE, BiomedE, or Biophys
ECE, BiomedE, or Biophys
Electronically Enforced:
Yes
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 706.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Master the basic the physical & mathematical principles of medical imaging modalities commonly used in clinical & research applications, particularly x-ray axial computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging & ultrasound
Master the design of computer simulation experiments to demonstrate the mathematical principles of image reconstruction. Instruction for computer experiment design is given in lectures and feedback is provided with graded projects
Be competent at writing and presentation skills for the required written and oral report on a research topic selected by each student or student team and approved by the instructor
Be competent in demonstrating professional and ethical responsibility in appropriately citing references in their reports
Be familiar other imaging modalities and techniques for research projects, including but not limited to: x-ray angiography, single photon emission tomography, electron spin imaging, optical tomography and synthetic aperture radar
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical summary | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Digital image mathematics: multidimensional FTs, DFT, circular symmetry, Hankel & Abel transforms, sampling and interpolation | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Axial computed tomography: Radon transform, central slice theorem, filtered backprojection (parallel and fan beam), iterative reconstruction, direct Fourier reconstruction | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| X-ray CT: Basic physics of generation, photon absorption, attenuation; system configurations | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Nuclear magnetic resonance: basic physics, relaxation times, Bloch equations, spin echos, gradient recalled echoes | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Magnetic resonance imaging: Fourier imaging, spin echo sequence, gradient echo sequence, T1 and T2 weighted imaging, high speed imaging, echo planar imaging, spiral imaging, FLASH, SSFP | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Acoustics: physics, wave types, reflection and transmission properties | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Ultrasound imaging: propagation in tissue, scattered signal, A-mode imaging, B-mode imaging, M-mode imaging, diffraction and focusing | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Image processing: zero-padding and spatial interpolation, scanning window spatial filters (moving average, median, range), edge detection, intensity thresholding, morphometric operations | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Multispectral image processing: image registration, PET-CT, PET-MRI, combination of T1-T2-density MRI imaging. | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Student research report presentations | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Computer simulation and calculation projects | 60% |
| Research project oral presentation | 15% |
| Research project written report | 20% |
| Participation | 5% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Foundations of Medical Imaging | Z. H. Cho, J. P. Jones, M. SIngh | |
| Digital Image Processing, 3rd Ed. | Gonzalez & Woods |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Significant contribution (7+ hours) | 1 | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 3 | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 4 | an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 5 | an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives |
| Significant contribution (7+ hours) | 6 | an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 7 | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
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