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19M064MFMS - Selected Topics in Medical Applications of Radiation

Course specification
Course title Selected Topics in Medical Applications of Radiation
Acronym 19M064MFMS
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 Mastering advanced knowledge of radiation applications in medicine.
    The outcome Detailed knowledge of the operation principles and characteristics of devices in medical radiography, nuclear medicine and radiation therapy. Ability to optimize diagnostic and therapeutic medical procedures that use radiation. Familiarity with tomographic image reconstruction algorithms.
    Contents
    Contents of lectures Modern medical imaging modalities. Computerized and digital radiography. Mammography. Fluoroscopy. X-ray computed tomography (CT scanner). Radiopharmaceuticals. Gamma camera. Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT and PET). Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Quantitative expression of medical image quality. Tomographic image reconstruction. Radiation therapy.
    Contents of exercises Problem-solving exercises (which illustrate topics covered by the theoretical contents of the course).
    Literature
    1. M. Vujisić - Methods in Medical Image Formation (Lecture handouts) (ETF, Belgrade, 2026)
    2. M. Vujisić - Radiological and Nuclear Medical Engineering (Lecture handouts) (ETF, Belgrade, 2026)
    3. Q.B. Carroll - Radiography in the Digital Age (4th edition, Charles C Thomas Pub. Ltd., 2023) (Original title)
    4. T.M. Buzug - Computed Tomography (Springer-Verlag, 2008) (Original title)
    5. S.R. Cherry, J.A. Sorenson, M.E. Phelps - Physics in Nuclear Medicine (4th edition, Saunders, 2012) (Original title)
    Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
    Lectures Exercises OTC Study and Research Other classes
    3 2
    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