Radiography - Digital image handling, Course, - Luleå University of Technology

COURSE SYLLABUS

Radiography - Digital image handling 7.5 Credits

Radiografi - Digital bildhantering

First cycle, E0014E

Version

Course syllabus valid: Spring 2014 Sp 4 - Present

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Education level

First cycle

Grade scale

U G VG

Subject

Medical Technology

Subject group (SCB)

Other Subjects within Technology

Entry requirements

In order to meet the general entry reguirements for first cycle studies you must have successfully completed upper secondary education and documented skills in English language + Swedish upper secondary school courses Mathematics 2a/2b/2c , General Science 2, Social Studies 1b/1a1 +1a2 (specifik entry A14). Or: Swedish upper secondary school courses Mathematics B, General Science B, Social Studies A (specifik entry 16) Alternative: or professional experience in x-ray or imaging modalities

More information about English language requirements

Selection

Selection A

Course Aim

The course objective is that the students can explain how a digital image is produced and stored, and be able to describe simple imaging operations. The goal is that the student should have good knowledge of digital imaging. This means that the student should be able to:

describe how a digital image is stored in the computer memory
explain the concept of pixel value
interpret the histogram of an image
describe how the resolution of an image affects the ability to see details
describe how the color depth of an image affects the ability to see details
describe how filters are used to reduce noise in the image
describe the difference between various file formats used for storage of images
give examples of how three-dimensional images can be displayed on a two-dimensional computer screen
know how distortion can be corrected digitally
mention how images are archived in hospital settings
know different concepts and their synonyms in digital imaging.

The course also aims to develop the ability of the students to interact with collegues and to carry out supervised tasks. This means that the student should be able to:

formulate subject-related questions and answers orally and in writing
present new knowledge orally and in writing
provide feedback on the work of others

Contents

The focus lies on basic introduction to digital imaging, relevant to the radiology nursing profession. The following topics are included:

general Introduction, what is a picture, how can you portray something you do not see?
how a digital image is constructed (spatial resolution)
how the image is stored in the computer (quantization)
how to represent a digital image (histogram)
what is contrast (thresholding)
dynamic, fast and slow processes
interference and noise
edge Information, the definition of edges and sharp edges
introduction to color images
introduction to image formats
image processing - compression
3D images
distortion
DICOM and PACS

Realization

The course is offered as a distance course and the literature should be read independently. Lessons will be given through web-based tools. Laboratory work is carried out from the home computer remotely and guidance is provided by web-based tools. Campus days occur during the course, where either seminars or study visits occur. The course concludes with a joint oral and written presentation and opposition to a project where digital imaging within a given modality should be covered by either a literature study or by a description of their own practical work.

Examination

Examination consists of completed and reported laboratory, visited workshops and a final presentation with the opposition of a project (in groups or individually) (project 4.5 points, laboratory 3 points). These parts are mandatory. The connection to the hospital environment and the ability to formulate concepts are evaluated in the project report. Other goals are examined in written answers to the laboratory questions. Alternative forms of examination may occur.

Transition terms

The course E0014E corresponds to the course E0010E

Examiner

Niklas Lehto

Transition terms

The course E0014E is equal to E0010E

Literature. Valid from Spring 2014 Sp 4

- hand outs written by the responsible teacher

Radiologi , Peter Aspelin och Holger Pettersson, Studentlitteratur AB, ISBN: 9789144038872

Recommended alternatives in english:
- Principles of Radiographic Imaging – An Art and Science (4th edition Thomson Delmar Learning) Richard R. Carlton, Arlene M. Adler
ISBN: 9781439058725
Recommended Swedish literature:
- Jacobssons Medicin och Teknik (5:th edition). Studentlitteratur. Editors: Maria Lindén & P. Åke ÖbergISBN: 9144047606
ISBN10: 9144047606

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Course offered by

Department of Health Sciences

Items/credits

Number	Type	Credits	Grade
0003	Laboratory work	3.0	U G VG
0004	Project	4.5	U G VG

Syllabus established

by the Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering 15 Dec 2008

Last revised

by 17 Jan 2014

Published:7 November 2013

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