Module manager: Mr Andrew Davies
Email: a.g.davies@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 Sep to 31 Jan View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
As per programme pre-requisites
| MEDP3511 | Digital Radiography and X-ray Computed Tomography |
| MEDP3531 | Medical X-ray imaging |
| MEDP5311M | Digital Radiography and X-ray Computed Tomography |
MEDP5311M Digital Radiography and Computed Tomography
This module is not approved as an Elective
This module will provide a detailed understanding of the science of modern medical X-ray imaging, and provide an appreciation of its role in modern medicine. The module covers the underlying scientific principles and technology of X-ray imaging, using example clinical applications to illustrate their relationship to practice.
This module will provide a detailed understanding of the physical principles of medical X-ray imaging and give an appreciation of its role in patient diagnosis and treatment.
At the end of the module, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a detailed understanding of the physical principles under-pinning modern digital radiography
- Recognise the most important technologies currently utilised in X-ray imaging
- Critically evaluate the design of X-ray imaging equipment and techniques
- Describe the chain of physical and technical processes contributing to the successful formation, acquisition, processing and display of X-ray images
- Interpret the relevant physical characteristics of X-ray images
- Assess the fundamental trade-off between X-ray image quality and radiation dose to the patient in X-ray imaging using calculations supported by relevant physical models
7. Appreciate the varied roles X-ray imaging has within medical imaging and the complimentary roles X-ray imaging plays alongside other medical imaging modalities in medical diagnosis
The science of X-ray imaging is fundamental to the practice of X-ray imaging in radiology or radiography, and will benefit those using X-ray images in research.
Basic Principles of X-ray Imaging
- What are X-rays?
- Methods of X-ray production: X-ray tubes and generators.
- Interactions of X-rays with matter
- Processes of X-ray image formation
- Image quality & patient radiation dose.
Digital Radiography
- Introduction to digital X-ray imaging
- Photo-stimulable phosphor computed radiography physics
- Solid-state digital detector physics
- Digital mammography
- Computerized image enhancement and display of digital images
- PACS & DICIOM
- Physics of X-ray image quality evaluation
Radiation Dose
- Radiation dose in medical X-ray imaging and its measurement
- Health and safety issues and legislation relating to medical X-ray imaging
Dynamic X-ray imaging
- Use of X-ray contrast agents in fluoroscopy
- Digital fluoroscopy imaging systems
- Digital cardiac imaging
- Digital subtraction angiography & DSA imaging equipment
- X-ray image guided Interventional radiology
- Digital subtraction angiography & DSA imaging equipment
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Class | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| Lecture | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Tutorial | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Independent online learning hours | 20 | ||
| Private study hours | 107 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 23 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150 | ||
Students will consult a range of online material, books, and journal articles to support their learning, and develop a depth of understanding based around the taught materials.
Each lecture is accompanied by a number of formative questions (and answers) which students can use to gauge progress. The three computer sessions, and two tutorials also provide with opportunity for feedback.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Essay or Dissertation | 2,500 words | 30 |
| In-course MCQ | Following most lectures students will receive formative questions in a range of formats (calculations, MCQs, longer answer and so on). | 0 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 30 | |
Compensation is permitted between the assessments
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Online Time-Limited assessment | 3.0 Hrs 0 Mins | 70 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 70 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 4/29/2024
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