Medical Imaging Techniques
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The official GTU curriculum for Medical Imaging Techniques (subject code 4350301) as prescribed for Biomed · Semester 5 divides the course into 5 units, covering 25 listed topics. This curriculum applies from the July-2023 intake. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (4350301)Unit 1 X-ray technique
- 1.1. Introduction to X-rays: Definition, Properties, Measurement units
- 1.2. Generations of X-rays: White and Characteristics radiation
- 1.3. X-ray Generators: Types of X-ray tubes. Stationary and Rotating
- 1.4. X-RAY machine: Technical specifications and block diagram,
- 1.5. X-ray tube ratings,
- 1.6. Beam restrictors and collimators.
Unit 2 Digital radiographic techniques
- 2.1. Digital Vs. Conventional X-ray Radiography
- 2.2. Catheterization laboratory:
- 2.2.1. Layout of Cath lab
- 2.3.1. Fluoroscopy: Performance parameters and image reproduction
- 2.4. Angioplasty and Angiography: Step by step procedure
- 2.5. Mammography: basic technique.
Unit 3 Computed Tomography technique
- 3.1. Computed tomography: Basic Principle of CT
- 3.2. CT number
- 3.3. Generations of CT-Scanner
- 3.4. X-ray Vs CT Scan
Unit 4 Ultrasound Imaging technique
- 4.1. Introduction, properties of ultrasound & its limitations, Ultrasound transducer.
- 4.2. Pulse-echo technique
- 4.3. Ultrasound imaging: - A-Mode, B-Mode, M-Mode
- 4.4. Biologic effects of Ultrasound.
Unit 5 Advanced Imaging Techniques and Radiation Safety
- 5.1. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Basic working principle of MRI, Block diagram, Parts of NMR machine.
- 5.2. Magnets and Coils of MRI machine
- 5.3. Biological effect of Ionizing radiation on human health.
- 5.4. Prevention of Radiation hazards and safe practices.
- 5.5. Methods of Radioactive waste Medical Imaging Techniques Course Code: 4350301 Note: The UOs need to be formulated at the ‘Application Level’ and above of Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy’ to accelerate the attainment of the COs and the competency.
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