RIPHAH INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE

Associate Degree Program

Course Title : EQUIPMENTS OF MODERN IMAGING MODALITIES
Course Number : ---------
Credit Hours :3
Course Pre-requisite : ----------
Course Duration : 16 weeks

Learning Outcomes
After studying this course, students should be able to:

1. Mobile Radiography
2. Dental Radiography
3. Tomography and Computed Tomography
4. Conventional Angiography

Educational Methodology to be used:

1. Interactive one to one as well as online Lectures

2. Group Discussion
3. Assignments
4. Presentations
5. Practical
Assignments / Projects Criterion:
a. Submission on time
b. Free of spelling and grammatical errors
c. Appropriate length
d. Appropriate presentation (font type and size, margin, stapled)
e. Identical or partially identical assignments / projects will get a Zero in the assignment.
The repetition of such kind may lead to an “F” grade in the course
f. Plagiarism of any sort will not be tolerated

General Classroom Norms:

Class attendance is mandatory. You may miss up to 25% (8 out of 32 sessions) class sessions but
save it for emergency only. In case you exceed this level, you will be withdrawn from the course.
As a courtesy to the instructor and other students, be prepared to arrive at class and be in your seat
on time. In addition, please note that each class lasts for 90 minutes (1.5 Hours).
Also keep in mind some general rules in the class as given below:
 Cell phones should be powered off.
 Eatables are not allowed in the class.
 The teacher will not tolerate any disruptive behavior in the class.
 The University Dress Code has to be observed, no warnings will be given, and violators
will be asked politely to leave the class and consequently will be marked absent.

Participation:
Students are required to attend all classes and read all the assigned material in advance of class
(although not necessarily with perfect comprehension). Advanced preparation and class
participation are crucial for proper conceptual understanding. During discussion sessions, the
instructor generally keeps track of the insightful and useful comments students make. (Irrelevant
and Unproductive contribution is not rewarded)

Grade Distribution:
Evaluation Type Percentage (%) Activity
Quizzes 10 Minimum 2
Assignments 10 Minimum 2
Presentation 10 Minimum 1
Mid Term 30
Final Term 40
Class Participation --------
Total Points 100

Technology / Equipment / Models / Physical Support:

1. Multimedia
2. White Board
3. Videos
4. Audio Visual Lab
5. Websites
6. Research/Review Articles
 COURSE CONTENTS

Week Topic Class

Activity
1 Mammography system:
natureofX-Raybeamsuitableaccessories forimmobilization -film processing -image
quality

2 Mammography system:
- image recording devices -interventional procedures – accessories-biopsy equipment
attachments - radiation dose
3 Mammo tomogram-Sonomammography-future developments
4 Ultrasonography/ Doppler systems: Assingment-
Basic acoustics principle- Basic physics of sound propagation in different media, production of
1
Ultrasound (piezoelectric effect), ultrasound terminologies
5 Ultrasonography/ Doppler systems:
ultrasound properties propagation in tissue, absorption, scattering, reflection and
refraction- acoustic impedence
6 Doppler instrumentation – Doppler equation – transducer – quality assurance and
performance tests- B i o s a f e t y a n d s a f e t y considerations. Types of machines
–portable systems- acoustic coupling agents- ingredients/preparation.
7 CT scan systems: Quiz-1
History- generations of scanners-CT technology -helical/spiral & multi slice C.T- ultra
fast scanners-system components - performance parameters
8 CT scan systems:
Image quality and methods of image reconstruction- radiation dose measurements and
technical aspects of Q.A -calibration and image acquisition
9 MID TERM EXAM
10 MRI Scanners: Physical principles -NMR signals–instrumentation- hard ware-MR
system components- magnet system- Magnetic shielding- RF shielding- bioeffects of
MRI- site selection and safety -reconstruction system - different coils used -NMR signals
advantage

11 MRI Scanners:
-imaging methods – pulse imaging sequences - spectroscopy parameters -calibration and
image acquisition - reconstructions- 3D images- - image contrast – factors affecting image
quality-artifacts-differencebetween CTandMRIimages-hostcomputer-viewingarchiving-
hard copy - image formation and storage device
12 Nuclear Medicine Equipment Assingment-
Nuclear Physics - basics in Nuclear Medicine- Nuclear medicine equipment - Gamma
2
Cameras- rectilinear scanners- radioisotope generators
13 Nuclear Medicine Equipment
SPECT-CT & PET-CT- introduction- basic physics and principle involved- equipment
basic structure—differences- fusion techniques- image formation-storage devices–
advantages-limitations
14 Recent Advances in Imaging Systems Presentation
Mobile units ofComputer Radiography & Digital Radiography system. 3D/4D Sonography
systems
 128slice &higher slice C.T equipment. 3 Tesla & higher T MRI scanners

15 Recent Advances in Imaging Systems

Image processing & Display systems-Recent advances, concepts and applications in
processing of images in digital form using computer based systems
16 Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS)-newer advancements – Quiz-2
updates - systems designs-transfer restrictions
17 Revision
18 FINAL TERM EXAM