Fundamentals of Biomedical Imaging

A.Y. 2025/2026
3
Max ECTS
36
Overall hours
SSD
FIS/07 MED/36
Language
English
Learning objectives
The course is aimed at providing students with:
- the fundamental elements of electromagnetic phenomena, nuclear physics, radioactivity and their interaction with matter;
- a general understanding of the biological effects of radiations;
- a general understanding of the working principles of the main diagnostic imaging techniques.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students are expected to:
- know the main physical principles regarding electromagnetic waves, electric current, light propagation, interaction of light with matter;
- understand the principles at the basis of light perception;
- know the fundamental principles of nuclear physics and radioactivity;
- understand the interaction of electromagnetic waves and ionizing radiations with the human body;
- be able to describe the working principles underlying the main diagnostic imaging techniques.
Single course

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Course syllabus and organization

Single session

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Modules or teaching units
Medical Physics
FIS/07 - APPLIED PHYSICS - University credits: 2
Lessons: 16 hours
Lessons - Innovative Teaching: 8 hours

Radiology and radiotherapy
MED/36 - IMAGING AND RADIOTHERAPY - University credits: 1
Lessons: 8 hours
Lessons - Innovative Teaching: 4 hours