227-0383-00L  Medical Imaging I

SemesterFrühjahrssemester 2019
DozierendeS. Kozerke, O. Göksel, R. Schibli, M. P. Wolf
Periodizitätjährlich wiederkehrende Veranstaltung
LehrspracheDeutsch
KommentarNur für Humanmedizin BSc


KurzbeschreibungThe course introduces the foundations of noninvasive imaging including X-ray imaging, Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Single Photon and Positron Emission Tomography, Ultrasound and Optical Imaging. Besides the physical and technical methodology, the assessment of imaging performance is covered to enable students to identify relative advantages and limitations.
LernzielThe course enables students to
1) explain the physical and technical foundations of medical imaging,
2) characterise imaging performance,
3) interpret and analyse image content and
4) make an informed choice of modalities for a given clinical question.
InhaltIntroduction + Example case
X-ray and Computed Tomography
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Nuclear Imaging
Ultrasound Imaging
Optical Imaging
Hybrid Imaging
Clinical imaging case pitches
Summary