Instructor: 李夢麟 Meng-Lin Li
Course description:
This is an introductory course of biomedical “imaging” (i.e., designing a
camera which is capable of seeing through human body and small animals) with
emphasis on the signals and systems aspects. It will cover the most important
imaging modalities - projection radiography, X-ray computed tomography,
nuclear medicine imaging, ultrasound imaging, and magnetic resonance imaging.
Basic principles, instrumentation, image characteristics, clinical
applications, and recent progress of these imaging modalities will be
discussed. The students will learn how to apply the knowledge learned in the
course "Signals and Systems" to biomedical imaging.
Prerequisites:
Signals and Systems (at least knowledge of Fourier transform and sampling),
Programming (for computer homework), or consent of the instructor
Topics:
1. Introduction
2. Ultrasound Imaging
3. Magnetic Resonance Imaging
4. X-Ray Imaging
5. X-Ray Computed Tomography
6. Nuclear Medicine Imaging:
Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT)
7. Site Visit: We will arrange visits to NTHU Brain
Research Center (and perhaps Mackay Memorial Hospital, Hsinchu).
Textbook:
1. Class notes and related materials will be announced on the NTHU EECLASS
elearning system (http://eeclass.nthu.edu.tw/).
Tentative lecture method:
Flipped classroom
(Powerpoint lecture slides + Asynchrounous on-line lectures + In class Q&A)
References:
1. P. Suetens, “Fundamentals of Medical Imaging,” Cambridge University Press,
2002. (in NTHU library, you can locate the newest version)
2. J. L. Prince, and J. links, “Medical Imaging Signals and Systems,”
Prentice Hall, 2005.
3. A. Macovski, “Medical Imaging,” Prentice Hall, 1983.
4. A. Webb, “Introduction to Biomedical Imaging,” IEEE Press, 2003.
5. K. K. Shung, M. B. Smith, and B. Tsui, “Principles of Medical Imaging,”
Academic Press, 1992.
Note:
It is difficult to find a single textbook which details all of the
aforementioned course materials. Accordingly, we will draw upon other
references (book chapters, research articles, etc.) and internet resources as
needed.
Grading:
60% Computer (MATLAB) and Handwriting Homework
40% Midterm
(Note that these weights are approximate; we reserve the right to change them
later.)
Schedule:
TBA