3 units · BME department course · Nigerian universities
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What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)
The student should be able to:
describe the relevant basic methods in applied medical image processing
develop an understanding of biomedical imaging instruments to measure signals from biological systems.
appreciate the fundamental principles of advanced imaging concepts in fluorescence and nanoscale imaging to study molecular dynamics in living cells
analyse and compare imaging systems for different biological levels: organs, tissues, cells, and molecules, justifying the pros and cons of each technique
critique the design factors that contribute to the construction of advanced bioimaging systems with numerical calculations and physical concepts
design and realise image processing algorithms for a range of applications, including noise cancellation, filtering, segmentation, and rendering
demonstrate their knowledge of characteristics and applications of X-Rays, CT, NMRI, and ultrasound technology;
Course contents
Introduction to Radiation: review of physical concepts of radiation-atomic and nuclear structures, electromagnetic spectrum, x-ray production, radioactive decay; ionizing and non- ionizing radiation; X-ray interaction. Radiation & Imaging Systems: X-rays - characteristics and applications; computerized tomography; technology and applications; gamma camera; nuclear magnetic resonance imaging; systems and applications; ultrasound imaging. Basic radiobiology: radiation dosimetry and protection; Legislation and regulations for radiation protection.
Source: the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). StudyOps loads this syllabus automatically when you study BME 523.