080920S Diagnostic Imaging (5 cr)
Cooperation network course
Network: FysNet - Physics Education Network
Available for: Doctoral studies, Master's students, Bachelor's students and Bachelor's and Master's students
This course is offered through the Network for FYSNET. These studies are available for bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree students studying in the Faculty of Mathematics and Science and the Faculty of Information Technology.
Description
The course acquaints the students to the basic physics related to imaging modalities used in hospitals. Covered topics include e.g. x-ray imaging, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine and ultrasound.
Learning outcomes
The student is able to define the physical principles on which various medical imaging devices are based upon.
Additional information
Target group: Students of biomedical engineering and medical and wellness technology, information technology, master degree students in physics with biophysics as major or/and medical physics as minor, other minor subject students. Also for other students of the University of Oulu.
Description of prerequisites
Recommended: basic courses in physics and course Radiation physics, biology and safety (766116P, 761116P, 764117P or 764317A).