MRSC2530

Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation IIA

10 Units 2000 Level Course

Not available in 2014

Previously offered in 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008

This course discusses the principles and operation of equipment used in nuclear medicine.

Objectives At the completion of this course, radiation therapy students shall:

1. Discuss the basic concepts associated with Digital Imaging
2. Explain the principles of imaging using Magnetic Resonance Imaging
3. Describe and understand the instrumentation used in Magnetic Resonance Imaging
4. Describe and understand the instrumentation used in Nuclear Medicine
Content This course will include the following items:

1. Digital Imaging
a. The digital image
b. Image enhancement
c. Image compression & synthesis
d. Co-registration
e. Computer-Aided Diagnosis
f. PACS and telemedicine

2. Magnetic Resonance Imaging
a. Basic principles of MRI
b. MR Magnets and Coils
c. Imaging with MRI
d. Artifacts in MRI
e. Hazards in MRI

3. Nuclear Medicine
a. Modes of radioactive decay
b. Interactions with matter
c. Statistics and nuclear medicine counting
d. Production of radionuclides
e. Radiation detectors
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge PHYS1200:Introductory Physics for Life Sciences
PHYS1250:MRS Physics and Radiation Protection
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Assessment Items
Examination: Formal Magnetic Resonance Imaging Examination:
Format: May include MCQ's and short answer question is on all a MRI material
Examination: Formal Digital Imaging Examination:
Format: May include MCQ's and short answer question is on all a digital imaging material
Examination: Formal Nuclear Medicine Exam:
Format: May include MCQ's, short and answer question is on all a nuclear medicine material
Other: (please specify) To pass this course students must gain a minimum of 50% and satisfy the specific criteria set out in the course outline
Contact Hours Lecture: for 4 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Compulsory Components
Requisite by Enrolment This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine)
Compulsory Program Component Must have completed PHYS1250.