Course - Medical Imaging - TTK4160
TTK4160 - Medical Imaging
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written examination | 100/100 | 4 timer |
Course content
Wave equation for acoustic fields. Solution in one and three dimensions. Approximations for long wavelengths (Poisson's equation) and short wave lengths (ray theory). Ultrasound transducers and beam forming. Scattering of ultrasound from soft tissue. Modelling of ultrasound imaging. The Doppler effect from moving scatterers. Measurement and imaging of blood velocities and contraction in the heart muscle. Wave equation for electromagnetic (EM) fields. Fields from active biological EM sources like neuro and muscle cells. Determination of sources from field measurements (Inverse problem). Optical measurements and imaging. X-Ray computer tomography. Magnetic resonance imaging of soft tissue.
Learning outcome
The course shall gives fundamental knowledge about physical phenomena, mathematical modelling, and algorithms used in medical imaging.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, calculation exercises, demonstrations. Postponed/repeated exams may be oral.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Recommended previous knowledge
Requires Calculus 1- 4, Physics, TTK4105 Control Systems, TTK4115 Linear Systems Theory, or similar background.
Course materials
Announced at the start of the course.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDT4160 | 7.5 | ||
| SIE3065 | 7.5 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2010
Language of instruction: English
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- Applied Geophysics - Seismics
- Applied and Industrial Mathematics
- Applied Optics
- Biophysics and Medical Technology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Ocean-wave Physics
- Mathematics
- Mathematics/Communication Theory
- Medical Technology
- Numerical Mathematics
- Optics
- Technological subjects
- Telecommunications
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Engineering Cybernetics
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Written examination 100/100 2010-12-20 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"