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Imagiology

Code:

LTB31003

Sigla:

IMAG

Áreas Científicas
Classificação	Área Científica
OFICIAL	Solid Mechanics
OFICIAL	Ciências Biomédicas e da Vida

Ocorrência: 2021/2022 - 1S

Ativa?	Yes
Unidade Responsável:	Departamento de Engenharia Mecânica
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Ciclos de Estudo/Cursos

Sigla	Nº de Estudantes	Plano de Estudos	Anos Curriculares	Créditos UCN	Créditos ECTS	Horas de Contacto	Horas Totais
LTB	34	Plano de Estudos	3	-	6	75	162

Língua de trabalho

Portuguese - Suitable for English-speaking students

Objetivos

This curricular unit has the goal of introducing the students to the different methods in imagiology.
It focuses on the fundamental basis, technologies and clinical applications until the retrieving of the biological/medical image. Latest developments in imaging applied to biomedical technology will also be attended during this unit.

Resultados de aprendizagem e competências

The contents of this curricular unit allow for the understanding of the physical foundations and device functioning, targeting image formation and its later enhancement.
This will allow the student to understand the limitations and to develop a critical mindset that can prompt them to further develop the existing techniques.

Modo de trabalho

Presencial

Programa

• History of medical imaging. 


• Electromagnetic radiation. 


• Magnetic ressonance. 


• Biological effects of radiation. 


• Radiation protection. 


• Digital imaging. 


• Microscopy and its development.


• Various types of microscopy. 


• Radiology. 


• Radiological techniques. 


• Nuclear medicine. 


• Limitations and future developments


• Segmentation and 3D Modelling

Bibliografia Obrigatória

Smith and Webb; Introduction to Medical Imaging Physics, Engineering and Clinical Applications. ISBN: 9780521190657
Ryan, McNicholas and Eustace; Anatomy for Diagnostic Imaging. ISBN: 9780702029714

Métodos de ensino e atividades de aprendizagem

The pedagogic methodology used in this curriculum unit is based on two components: lecture method and work in
laboratory environment.

The e-learning platform Moodle will be used to support teaching, namely as repository of information, forum and submission of reports.

Tipo de avaliação

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Componentes de Avaliação

Designation	Peso (%)
Teste	50,00
Trabalho laboratorial	50,00
Total:	100,00

Componentes de Ocupação

Designation	Tempo (Horas)
Frequência das aulas	75,00
Total:	75,00

Obtenção de frequência

The evaluation of this curricular unit is based on one evaluation test and laboratory assignments related to the unit's contents.

Minimum score for approval = 9.5 points

Evaluation test:
- Multiple choice questions
- 50% of the final score

Laboratory assignments:
- 8 reports with weekly or bi-weekly frequency, for 40% of the final score
- Final presentation, with the submission of the slides, for 10% of the final score

Fórmula de cálculo da classificação final

Final score = (Evaluation test*0.50) + (Laboratory assignments*0.50)