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19M061FMS - Physics of Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy

Course specification
Course title Physics of Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy
Acronym 19M061FMS
Study programme Electrical Engineering and Computing
Module Applied Mathematics, Audio and Video Technologies, Biomedical and Environmental Engineering, Biomedical and Nuclear Engineering, Computer Engineering and Informatics, Electronics and Digital Systems, Energy Efficiency, Information and communication technologies, Information and Communication Technologies, Microwave Engineering, Nanoelectronics and Photonics, Power Systems - Networks and Systems, Power Systems - Renewable Energy Sources, Power Systems - Substations and Power Equipment, Signals and Systems, Software Engineering
Type of study master academic studies
Lecturer (for classes)
Lecturer/Associate (for practice)
Lecturer/Associate (for OTC)
    ESPB 6.0 Status elective
    Condition
    The goal Getting to know advanced aspects and models of physical phenomena in medical radiography, nuclear medicine, MRI, ultrasonography, radiation therapy and radiosurgery.
    The outcome An advanced level of understanding physical principles and technical details of different medical imaging modalities and radiotherapy techniques. Ability to perform quality control and performance optimization of these medical methods.
    Contents
    Contents of lectures Planar medical imaging using radiation. Helical and cone beam CT. External beam therapy with photons, electrons and protons. Neutron therapy. Brachytherapy. Detectors and dosimeters in medical applications of radiation. Medical image quality and patient dose. Monte Carlo simulations in medical radiation physics and engineering. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Ultrasound imaging.
    Contents of exercises Problem-solving exercises (which illustrate topics covered by the theoretical contents of the course).
    Literature
    1. M. Vujisić - Physics of Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy (Lecture handouts) (ETF, Belgrade, 2026)
    2. P. Marinković, M. Vujisić - Physics of Monte Carlo simulations of Photon Transport with Medical Applications (Akademska Misao, Belgrade, 2020)
    3. W.R. Hendee, E.R. Ritenour - Medical Imaging Physics (4th edition, Wiley-Liss, 2002) (Original title)
    4. J.T. Bushberg, J.A. Seibert, E.M. Leidholdt Jr., J.M. Boone - The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging (4th edition, Wolters Kluwer, 2020) (Original title)
    5. P. Mayles, A. Nahum, J-C. Rosenwald - Handbook of Radiotherapy Physics (2nd edition, Taylor & Francis, 2019) (Original title)
    Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
    Lectures Exercises OTC Study and Research Other classes
    3 1
    Methods of teaching Lectures, problem-solving exercises, project assignments.
    Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
    Pre obligations Points Final exam Points
    Activites during lectures Test paper 30
    Practical lessons Oral examination
    Projects
    Colloquia
    Seminars 70