Course Syllabus
Diagnostic radiology
MEPH 567
Fall 2015-2016 (Term 151)
Office:
Instructor:
Phone:
Dr. Jihad H Al-Sadah
860-4893
Office Hours:
Building 6 Room 145
Later
E-mail
jhalsadah@kfupm.edu.sa
Lectures
UTR 10:00-10:50 pm
Lab
Tue 1:00-4:00pm
Web
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course concentrates on x-ray production, diagnostic imaging equipment, x-ray imaging and imaging
theory. Three hour lectures per week and a lab session every other week starting week 2.
Prerequisites: PHYS 212 and MATH 202 or equivalent
GOALS:
1. Understand and apply the physical aspects of the of x-ray generation, interaction, detection and
image formation in the different modalities of Radiography, Fluoroscopy, Mammography,
Digital Radiography and Computed Tomography
2. Understand and apply the physical aspects of x-ray imaging and imaging theory as to image
quality including contrast, resolution, noise, and modulation transfer function
3. Become familiar with the operation and the performance of diagnostic X-ray machines
TAECHING AIDS:
Students should devote enough time and adopt a deep learning and independent approach in this course in order
to maximize the benefit. Different learning methods will be used: Class discussions, handouts, computer
presentations, software programs (e.g. ImageJ, SpeckCalc & ImaSim), Internet, etc . Since the textbook does
not have end of chapter problems, email will be used to deliver homework and sometimes supplement the
lecture material. Hand on experience in the lab is very important to apply the learned concepts.
EVALUATION:
First Exam/Oral (18+3%), Second Exam/O (18+3 %), Final Exam/O (24+4 %), Lab (25%), Project (5%),
Use the following break points as an approximate guidance:
(A+  89,89 >A  82, 82 >B+  75, 75 >B  68, 68>C+  61, 61 >C 54, 54>D+ 47, 47>D 40 , 40 > F )
STUDY ASSISTANCE:
Make use of class interaction, teamwork, office hours, library resources, computer aids.
ATTENDANCE: Attendance will be enforced and evaluated according to current university regulations.
TEXTBOOK
Title: The essential physics of medical Imaging by Jerrold T Bushberg, J. Anthony Seibert, Edwin M.
Leidhholdt Jr. and John M. Boone; Edition: Third Edition (2012). The chapters in the textbook are required
readings. Journal articles and material from other textbooks will also be distributed for supplementary reading
and are very helpful in understanding the course material. Handouts will be distributed throughout the course.
Phys 567: Course Schedule
Week
1
Date
23 Aug 15
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27
30
01Sep
03
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06 Sep
08
10
13 Sep
15
17
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5
29 Sep
01 Oct 15
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6
04 Oct
06
08
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7
11 Oct
13
15
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8
18 Oct
20
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25 Oct
27
29
01 Nov
03
05
08 Nov
10
12
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15 Nov
17
19
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Lab.
22 Nov
24
26
29 Nov
01 Dec
03
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9
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14
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Topics
Textbook
00.Introduction to X-ray Imaging
01.X-ray Production Physics
01.X-ray Production Physics
01.X-ray Production Physics
A(chap5 )
02.X-Ray Beam Properties
03.X-ray Generators
LAB1: x-ray parameters
03.X-ray Generators
04_The X-ray Tube
04_The X-ray Tube
05_X-ray Tube Rating
06_Beam Collimators and Filters
07_AntiScatterGrids
LAB2: attenuation, HVL
Eid Al-Adha Vacation: 18-28 September 2015
08_GeometricFactors
A (Chap 10)
10_Introduction to MTF
10_Introduction to MTF
First Major Exam (Oct 03)
Screen and Films
A (chap 6)
Screen and Films
A (chap 7)
Digital detectors
A (chap 11)
LAB3: Film Characteristics
Fluoroscopy
A (Chap 9)
Fluoroscopy dose
Image Intensifiers
LAB4: Digital Detectors
Video Systems
Optical Distributors
LAB5: Focal Spot
Mammography
A (Chap 8)
Mammography
X-ray Production (M1)
X-ray Interactions (M2)
LAB 6: Fluoroscopy
General Imaging Properties (M3)
General Imaging Properties (M3)
Imaging Spatial Resolution (M4)
Second Major Exam (Nov 14)
Imaging Spatial Resolution (M4)
Scatter (M5)
Scatter (M5)
LAB 7: Mammography
Tomography (M6)
Tomography (M6)
Tomography (M6)
Digital Radiography (M7)
Digital Radiography (M7)
MRI (M8)
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A (Chap 10)
Supplementary Reading
C (Chap1,2)
C(Chap 11)
E (Chap 2)
E (p:10-20, 25-26),
E (chap 6,7,8)
E (chap 15)
handout
E (Chap 9, 10, 11)
E (Chap 12)
H (RSNA tutorial paper)
E (Chap 14)
S (p.189-194), E (Chap. 14,15)
A (Chap 13)
E (Chap. 8),
E (Chap 16,19)
A (Chap 11)
E(Chap 22)
Phys 567: Course Schedule
15
06 Dec
08
10
16
13 Dec
20 Dec 2014
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@7pm
Phase contrast imaging
Class project presentation
Last Class
Final
REFERENCES
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The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging, JT Bushgberg
Imaging System for medical Diagnostics, E. Krestel, Siemens Medical Systems
Physics of Radiology, Wolbarst
Christensen’s Introduction to the Physics of Diagnostic Radiology, Curry
Handout, “Introduction to the modulation Transfer Function”
Physics Principles of Medical Imaging, Sprawls
Image Science, Dainty and Shaw
The Fourrier Transform and its Applications, Bracewell
The physics of Medical X-ray imaging, Hasegawa
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