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Course unit, curriculum year 2024–2025
BBT.MPBI.601

Physical Principles of Radiation in Imaging and Therapy, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
Course code
BBT.MPBI.601
Language of instruction
English
Academic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027
Level of study
Advanced studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Michiel Postema
Responsible 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)