Advanced 3D and 4D Medical Imaging

6 EC

Semester 2, period 5

5354A34M6Y

Owner Master Physics and Astronomy (joint degree)
Coordinator dr.ir. G.J. Streekstra
Part of Master Physics and Astronomy, track Physics of Life and Health, Master Physics and Astronomy (joint degree), track Biophysics and Biophotonics, Master Physics and Astronomy (joint degree), track General Physics and Astronomy,

Course manual 2021/2022

Course content

This course is intended for students who want to get an in depth knowledge on these state-of-the-art 3D and 4D medical imaging technologies. Medical imaging comprises different imaging modalities and processes to image the human body for diagnostic and treatment purposes. Modern imaging techniques rely heavily on advanced physics and mathematics for image acquisition and reconstruction.

After a general introduction on the basic physics of medical imaging, the course will cover a number of advanced imaging techniques. We will focus on the principal imaging modalities used in the clinic: i.e. MRI, CT, Nuclear Imaging, and Ultrasound. Modern 3D and 4D (3D volume + time) imaging techniques will be discussed. The relevance of these techniques will be illustrated with examples from medical practice, including applications in cardiology, oncology, and orthopaedics.

The course offers a solid background for further study of Medical Imaging and research at the AMC and VUMC. Prior basic knowledge of medical imaging at the bachelor level is recommended.

Objectives

  • understand the physics of the Advanced Medical Imaging techniques
  • understand the role of advanced medical imaging in research and patient treatment
  • derive expressions for image reconstruction from measured data
  • analyze and quantify the influence of image acquisition parameters on image quality and appearance

Teaching methods

  • Lecture
  • Computer lab session/practical training
  • Presentation/symposium

Learning activities

Activity

Number of hours

Zelfstudie

168

Attendance

Requirements concerning attendance (OER-B).

  • In addition to, or instead of, classes in the form of lectures, the elements of the master’s examination programme often include a practical component as defined in article A-1.2 of part A. The course catalogue contains information on the types of classes in each part of the programme. Attendance during practical components is mandatory.

    • Assessment

    Item and weight Details

    Final grade

    1 (100%)

    Tentamen 1

    Fraud and plagiarism

    The 'Regulations governing fraud and plagiarism for UvA students' applies to this course. This will be monitored carefully. Upon suspicion of fraud or plagiarism the Examinations Board of the programme will be informed. For the 'Regulations governing fraud and plagiarism for UvA students' see: www.student.uva.nl

    Course structure

    Weeknummer Onderwerpen Studiestof
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7
    8

    Contact information

    Coordinator

    • dr.ir. G.J. Streekstra