Course unit, curriculum year 2024–2025
BBT.MPBI.601
Physical Principles of Radiation in Imaging and Therapy, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
Course code
BBT.MPBI.601Language of instruction
EnglishAcademic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027Level of study
Advanced studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Michiel PostemaResponsible organisation
Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology 100 %
Coordinating organisation
MET Studies 100 %
Common learning outcomes
International outlook and global responsibility
Sustainable development goals
Goal 4: Quality Education
Core content
- Basics of radiation physics.
- Systems approach to medical imaging. Image quality parameters. Image formation based on interactions of imaging energy and tissue in a planar and tomographic imaging.
- Methods and devices of x-ray imaging.
- Principles of computed tomography.
- Biological effects of ionizing radiation beam on tissue.
- Operation principles of external radiotherapy devices.
- Special properties of electron beam.
- Brachytherapy: internal and contact radiotherapy.
- Dose planning in radiotherapy.
Learning outcomes
Further information
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Accepted project work and final exam.
Completion of all options is required.
Exam
14.10.2024 – 20.10.2024
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
Participation in teaching
26.08.2024 – 13.10.2024
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)