Computer Aided Medical Procedures
Module IN2021
This module handbook serves to describe contents, learning outcome, methods and examination type as well as linking to current dates for courses and module examination in the respective sections.
Basic Information
IN2021 is a semester module in English language at Master’s level which is offered in winter semester.
This Module is included in the following catalogues within the study programs in physics.
- Focus Area Imaging in M.Sc. Biomedical Engineering and Medical Physics
- Catalogue of non-physics elective courses
| Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| 180 h | 60 h | 6 CP |
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
The module IN2021 is concerned with topics such as:
- Overview
++ Computer aided medical procedures
++ History of radiology and surgical procedures
- Medical Imaging Modalities
++ X-ray
++ Computed tomography
++ Angiography
++ Magnetic resonance imaging
++ Ultrasound
++ Positron emission tomography
++ Optical imaging
- Computer Aided Systems for Diagnosis, Treatment, Surgery, and Follow-up
++ Image segmentation
++ Rigid and deformable image registration
++ Tracking systems
++ Visualization and augmented reality
These topics are augmented by invited talks of clinical or industrial experts.
- Overview
++ Computer aided medical procedures
++ History of radiology and surgical procedures
- Medical Imaging Modalities
++ X-ray
++ Computed tomography
++ Angiography
++ Magnetic resonance imaging
++ Ultrasound
++ Positron emission tomography
++ Optical imaging
- Computer Aided Systems for Diagnosis, Treatment, Surgery, and Follow-up
++ Image segmentation
++ Rigid and deformable image registration
++ Tracking systems
++ Visualization and augmented reality
These topics are augmented by invited talks of clinical or industrial experts.
Learning Outcome
Upon successful completion of the module participants are able to understand and assess fundamental physical principles of medical imaging techniques as well as the fundamentals of algorithms for medical image processing and computer aided surgery.
Moreover, participants are able to identify problems in the area of diagnosis and therapy as well as to develop corresponding solution strategies based on the methods covered in the areas image processing, navigation and visualization.
Moreover, participants are able to identify problems in the area of diagnosis and therapy as well as to develop corresponding solution strategies based on the methods covered in the areas image processing, navigation and visualization.
Preconditions
Bachelor in informatics or another scientific or technological course of studies
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
WS 2022/3
WS 2021/2
WS 2020/1
WS 2019/20
WS 2018/9
WS 2017/8
WS 2016/7
WS 2015/6
WS 2014/5
WS 2013/4
WS 2012/3
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VO | 4 | Computer Aided Medical Procedures (IN2021) | Eck, U. Faghihroohi, S. Navab, N. Soberanis Mukul, R. Wendler Vidal, T. |
Tue, 14:15–16:00, MI HS2 Thu, 14:00–16:00, MI HS2 and singular or moved dates |
eLearning documents |
Learning and Teaching Methods
Lecture, tutorial, problems for individual study. Guest lectures will be held by experts from local hospitals and med-tech companies to ensure that the covered topics are relevant for clinical practice. The assignments are provided on a weekly basis via the teaching portal. They are discussed in the next tutorial class, and a solution is presented. Work on the assignments and participation in the tutorial class are voluntary. They serve as a means for students to deepen and test their acquired knowledge – as a self-monitoring aid to prepare for the written exam.
Media
Slide show, blackboard
Literature
Terry M. Peters, Kevin Cleary: Image-Guided Interventions: Technology and Applications. Springer, 1st edition 2008
Terry M. Peters: Image-guided surgery: From X-rays to Virtual Reality. Comput Methods Biomech Biomed Engin, 4(1):27-57, 2000
Terry M. Peters: Image-guided surgery: From X-rays to Virtual Reality. Comput Methods Biomech Biomed Engin, 4(1):27-57, 2000
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
Type of Assessment: exam
The exam takes the form of a written test. The duration is 90 minutes and no material is allowed (closed book). Questions allow to assess whether the student is able to understand fundamentals, differences and application areas of medical imaging modalities as well as methods for medical image processing and computer aided surgery. Small case studies assess whether the student is able to select an appropriate imaging modality or algorithm for a given application.
The exam takes the form of a written test. The duration is 90 minutes and no material is allowed (closed book). Questions allow to assess whether the student is able to understand fundamentals, differences and application areas of medical imaging modalities as well as methods for medical image processing and computer aided surgery. Small case studies assess whether the student is able to select an appropriate imaging modality or algorithm for a given application.
Exam Repetition
The exam may be repeated at the end of the semester.