Applied medical imaging, 7.5 Credits

Contents

The course deepens and broadens the students’ knowledge and skills in medical physics / biomedical engineering by conducting a project in medical imaging at Umeå university hospital. The projects are related to needs from clinical work or research projects in medical imaging (ultrasound, MRI, PET, etc). The projects are conducted by a group of students and the results are presented in a written report and by an oral presentation at a clinical department.

Expected learning outcomes

After completing the course, students are able to:
Knowledge and understanding
Describe how the medical imaging system related to the project works.
Describe image and signal analysis methods to analyse/study physiological phenomena within the application of the project.
Describe basic concepts and terminology in medical imaging with relevance to the project.

Competence and skills
Demonstrate ability of presenting and discussing the results and conclusions of the project with persons not working in the project.
Demonstrate ability of mastering work in the project form.

Judgement and approach
Demonstrate ability to communicate and cooperate with the project members.
Reflect over and evaluate their contribution to the project.
Demonstrate ability to make relevant scientific judgements within the frame of the project.
Demonstrate ability to identify and take responsibility to gather further knowledge for the progression of the project and its conductance.

Required Knowledge

University: At least two years of univerity studies with Multivariable Calculus (5MA010, 7,5 hp), Linear Algebra (5MA019, 7.5 hp), Mathematical Methods of Physics (5MA014, 15 hp), Statistics for Engineering Physicists (5MS007, 6 hp), Quantum Physics (5FY118, 4,5 hp), Introductory programming in C and Matlab (5DV104, 7,5 hp), and Project Management I (5BY008, 7,5 hp) , or corresponding. It is an advantage, but not a demand, to have studied Introductory Course in Medicine (5RA001, 5 hp), and Biomedical Engineering (5RA005, 10 hp) or Atomic and Nuclear Physics (5RA000, 7,5 hp).Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English A (IELTS (Academic) with a minimum overall score of 5.5 and no individual score below 5.0. TOEFL PBT (Paper-based Test) with a minimum total score of 530 and a minimum TWE score of 4. TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test) with a minimum total score of 72 and a minimum score of 17 on the Writing Section).Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.

Form of instruction

The teaching form is project based, according to an established project model. A supervisor at the institution will support and help the students in their planning and work. The course is given in English if required by any participating student.

Examination modes

The examination is performed through oral and written presentation of the project, and mandatory inputs to discussions on the learning platform of the projects.
The grades Pass (G) or Fail (U) are given. To pass the course all compulsory parts must have been completed and approved.