Chemistry in Biomedical Imaging for Physicists
Module PH2226
Module version of WS 2015/6
There are historic module descriptions of this module. A module description is valid until replaced by a newer one.
Whether the module’s courses are offered during a specific semester is listed in the section Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature below.
| available module versions | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS 2022/3 | SS 2022 | WS 2021/2 | SS 2021 | WS 2020/1 | SS 2020 | WS 2019/20 | SS 2019 | SS 2018 | WS 2017/8 | WS 2015/6 |
Basic Information
PH2226 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.
- Specific catalogue of special courses for Biophysics
- Specific catalogue of special courses for Applied and Engineering Physics
- Focus Area Imaging in M.Sc. Biomedical Engineering and Medical Physics
- Complementary catalogue of special courses for condensed matter physics
- Complementary catalogue of special courses for nuclear, particle, and astrophysics
If not stated otherwise for export to a non-physics program the student workload is given in the following table.
| Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| 150 h | 75 h | 5 CP |
Responsible coordinator of the module PH2226 in the version of WS 2015/6 was Franz Pfeiffer.
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
1. Introduction to Biomedical Imaging
2. Introduction to the chemistry involved in the imaging modalities
3. Introduction to Contrast Agents – A Chemical View
4. Chemical Methodology for Labelling and Bioconjugation
5. Contrast agents for Computed Tomography (CT)
6. Nanoparticle-based contrast agents for CT
7. Contrast agents for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
8. Contrast agents for Positron Emission Tomography
9. Contrast agents for Microscopies
10. Organic molecules and proteins for microscopy imaging
11. Immunofluorescence Techniques
12. Multimodal imaging and Emerging Modalities and Techniques
13. Design and development of a new contrast agent for Biomedical Imaging
14. Paper discussion
Learning Outcome
After participation to the lectures, the student:
- will understand basic chemistry behind the contrast agents and will be able to recognise their necessary characteristics to produce signal in several bioimaging techniques;
- will be familiar with current chemical strategies for bioimaging for medical diagnostics
and for biomedical research;
- will be aware of the clinical and research applications of the imaging systems and will beable to use chemical imaging to address scientific challenges.
Preconditions
PH2001 Biomedical Physics 1
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VO | 2 | Chemistry in Biomedical Imaging for Physicists |
Pfeiffer, F.
Assistants: Busse, M. |
eLearning |
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| UE | 1 | Exercise to Chemistry in Biomedical Imaging for Physicists |
Busse, M.
Responsible/Coordination: Pfeiffer, F. |
Learning and Teaching Methods
Media
Literature
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
In a written exam the learning outcome is tested using comprehension questions and sample problems.
In accordance with §12 (8) APSO the exam can be done as an oral exam. In this case the time duration is 25 minutes.
Exam Repetition
The exam may be repeated at the end of the semester.
Current exam dates
Currently TUMonline lists the following exam dates. In addition to the general information above please refer to the current information given during the course.
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Location | Info | Registration |
| Exam to Chemistry in Biomedical Imaging for Physicists | |||
| Mon, 2023-07-17 till 23:55 | Dummy-Termin. Wenden Sie sich zur individuellen Terminvereinbarung an die/den Prüfer(in). Anmeldung für Prüfungstermin vor 16.09.2023. // Dummy date. Contact examiner for individual appointment. Registration for exam date before 2023-Sep-16. | till 2023-06-30 (cancelation of registration till 2023-07-16) | |