Program Overview

Course Overview

Course Details

The course code is TFY4320, and the course name is Physics of Medical Imaging. The course is offered in English and is worth 7.5 credits. It is a second-degree level course that starts in the autumn of 2025 and lasts for one semester. The course is located in Trondheim, and the examination arrangement is a school exam.

Course Content

Theory and Principles

The course covers medical imaging modalities based on nuclear medicine (SPECT, PET), X-ray computed tomography (CT), ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging. It also includes theory for image formation, image noise, image reconstruction, and image processing, as well as quality assurance of medical imaging diagnostics.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Skills

The student acquires knowledge about physical principles and methods used in medical diagnostics based on medical imaging. This includes being able to explain principles and implementations of computed tomography (CT) based on the use of nuclear medicine, roentgen X-rays, and magnetic resonance. The student can explain different forms of imaging by ultrasound and how such imaging is principally different from CT-based imaging. The student acquires skills in evaluating performance parameters, application areas, as well as advantages and disadvantages of different modalities of medical imaging.

Learning Methods and Activities

Lectures and Assignments

The course consists of lectures and mandatory assignments. Teaching will be in English if students on international master programs are attending the course. The expected workload in the course is 225 hours. There are joint lectures with FY8918.

Evaluation and Assessment

Examination Arrangement

The examination arrangement is a school exam, and the grade is given in letter grades. The ordinary examination is held in the autumn of 2025, and the re-sit examination is held in the summer of 2026.

Recommended Previous Knowledge

Prerequisites

The course TFY4225 Nuclear and Radiation Physics or equivalent is required.

Course Materials

Textbook and Supplementary Materials

The textbook used is "Diagnostic Radiology Physics - A Handbook for Teachers and Students" by IAEA, Vienna (2014), which is available online. There are also some supplementary materials.

Credit Reductions

Overlapping Courses

This course has academic overlap with the courses SIF4094, FY8918, and FY6025. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject Areas

Biophysics and Medical Technology

The course is classified under the subject areas of Biophysics and Medical Technology, Physics, and Technological subjects.

Timetable and Examination

Calendar View and List View

The timetable is available in calendar view and list view. The examination arrangement and schedule are also provided.