Lecture (1) Introduction RAD 454 (Computing in Medical Imaging) Alanoud Alsaleh

Topics to be covered Topic Contact hours Introduction Computer system 2 Computer system Basic Computing Principles Networking and Communication Basics Computed Radiography-Cassette Based Equipment's Image Acquisition Digital Radiography PACS Fundamentals PACS Quality Control Student Presentations

Rad 454 Out Comes Develop basic knowledge of computing in medical imaging   Provide basic knowledge of digital imaging and computer networking in medical imaging Introduce and familiarize students to Picture Archiving and Communication System( PACS

Course Assessments Assignments & attendance : 10 Oral Presentation: 5 Practical project & oral exam: 15 Mid term exam : 15 + 15 Final exam : 40

Presentation Topicts Topics: 1- computer in NM 2- computer in CT/MRI 3- computer in ultrasound 4- computer in general X- ray

Exams Mid term Oral exam (part of practical sessions) Final exam

Text book and other references Digital Radiography and PACS, Christi Carter and Beth Veale , Mosby 2010 Imaging registration educational websites Youtube educational imaging programes Lectures Other computation books