Course: Imaging methods and systems 1

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Course title Imaging methods and systems 1
Course code FZS/ZS1
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements Course does not contain work placement
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Jirák Daniel, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Zeman Jan, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Lectures: 1) Fundamentals of atomic physics I (atomic structure, fundamental particles, force interactions, ionization, photoeffect, mass spectrometry) 2) Optical imaging, optical microscope, endoscopy 3) Fluorescence imaging, LASER 4) X-ray history of origin, generation, absorption, resolution; primary beam, aperture, X-ray controls, secondary radiation 5) Regulation of intensity, character of radiation, resolution and size of focus; radiation protection, doses, standard projection, protective means, contrast agents, types of contrast agents 6) Mammography 7) Principle and application of computed tomography (CT) 8) USG mapping, acoustic impedance, mapping principle, A-mode and B-mode, TM mode; ECHO options - display types; Doppler effect 9) Shock wave, thermography 10) Magnetic resonance phenomenon principle Exercises: 1) X-ray history of origin, generation, absorption, resolution; primary beam, aperture, X-ray controls, secondary radiation 2) Regulation of intensity, character of radiation, resolution and size of focus; radiation protection, doses, dose calculations, examination protocols 3) Standard projection, protective means, contrast media, types of contrast media 4) USG mapping, acoustic resistance, mapping principle, A-mode and B-mode, TM mode; ECHO options - display types; Doppler effect 5) Optical imaging - principles of fiber optics; endoscopy instrument bases; endoscopy for individual clinical disciplines 6) Endoscopy 7) Introduction to ImageJ software 8) Image analysis 9) MR imaging applications 10) Application of optical imaging

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogue metods(conversation,discussion,brainstorming), Self-study (text study, reading, problematic tasks, practical tasks, experiments, research, written assignments), Demonstration, Demonstration of student skills
  • Class attendance - 48 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 8 hours per semester
  • Preparation for formative assessments - 8 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 18 hours per semester
  • Preparation for laboratory testing; outcome analysis - 8 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Students will learn the basic laws of physics, which are necessary for understanding the other functions of imaging methods and systems.
Students obtain knowledge in given course in accordance with requirements and course programme.
Prerequisites
Preconditions are frased in the annotation of the course and in the curriculum of the studying programme.

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam, Practical demonstration of acquired skills

Credit: - 80% participation in exercises, - self-study, - credit test.
Recommended literature
  • BAXA, Jan a Jiří FERDA. Multidetektorová výpočetní tomografie srdce. Praha: Galén, 2012. ISBN 978-80-7262-880-3.
  • FERDA, Jiří a kol. Základy zobrazovacích metod. Praha: Galén, 2015. ISBN 978-80-749-2164-3.
  • FERDA, Jiří, Hynek MÍRKA a Jan BAXA. Multidetektorová výpočetní tomografie: technika vyšetření. Praha: Galén, 2009. ISBN 978-80-7262-608-3.
  • HRAZDIRA, Ivo. Biofyzikální základy ultrasonografie: jak pracovat s ultrazvukovým diagnostickým přístrojem: praktická příručka s teoretickým úvodem pro stáž připravenou v rámci projektu: "Prohloubení odborné spolupráce. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci, 2011. ISBN 978-80-244-2895-6.
  • CHOLT, Milan. Sonografie velkých krčních cév: repetitorium ultrazvukové cévní diagnostiky a atlas nálezů. Praha: Grada, 2009. ISBN 978-80-247-2664-9.
  • KESSEL, David et al. Interventional radiology: a survival guide. Edinburgh: Churchill Libingstone/Elsevier, 2011. ISBN 978-07-02033-896.
  • KORANDA, Pavel. Nukleární medicína. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci, 2014. ISBN 978-80-244-4031-6.
  • MAREŠ, Jan. Detekce a včasná diagnostika poruch s aplikací na zpracování snímků počítačové tomografie: Detection and early diagnosis of diseases with application to computed tomography image analysis. Praha: České vysoké učení technické, 2014. ISBN 978-80-01-05567-0.
  • SEIDL, Zdeněk. Radiologie pro studium i praxi. Praha: Grada, 2012. ISBN 978-80-247-4108-6.
  • VOMÁČKA, Jaroslav. Zobrazovací metody pro radiologické asistenty. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci, 2015. ISBN 978-80-244-4508-3.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Health Studies Study plan (Version): Biomedical Engineering (14) Category: Special and interdisciplinary fields 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter