BP5010: Introduction To Computer And Image Processing

BP5010: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER AND IMAGE PROCESSING (2023-2024)

Last modified: 31 Jul 2023 11:32

Course Overview

This course provides an introduction to computing and information technology as applied to medical physics and medical imaging, including an introduction to medical image processing techniques. Hands-on learning is provided to build confidence with computer software. The course also covers basic concepts of analogue and digital electronics and the philosophy of imaging.

Course Details

Study Type	Postgraduate	Level	5
Term	First Term	Credit Points	15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus	Aberdeen	Sustained Study	No
Co-ordinators	Mr George Cameron

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

BP5009 Computing and Electronics in Medicine (Passed)
BP5510 Introduction to Computer and Image Processing (Studied)
BP5515 Computing and Electronics in Medicine (Studied)

Are there a limited number of places available?

Course Description

To introduce students to the applications of computing in a clinical context.
To develop knowledge and skills in basic data management and medical image processing.
To provide familiarity with standard data formats, networking and security in medicine.
To introduce legal and safety aspects of information management in medicine.
To introduce the principles of computer programming in a practical environment.
To introduce techniques used in physiological measurement.
To introduce students to the philosophy of imaging.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers

Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 21st September 2026 for Term 1 and Full Year courses and 8th January 2027 for Term 2 courses.

Summative Assessments

Lab Report: Individual

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Learning Outcomes

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Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome

Exam

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Learning Outcomes

Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome
Conceptual	Evaluate	Describe the function of simple electronic circuits, and the origin and measurement of physiological signals, including the electrocardiogram.
Procedural	Analyse	Analyse parameters that determine the nature and quality of a digital image, such as sampling theory, acquisition rates, and image display quality.
Procedural	Evaluate	Relate the concepts of spatial, temporal, and contrast resolution in medical imaging to outcomes for clinical reporting
Procedural	Evaluate	Appraise security and legislative considerations relating to the electronic storage and transfer of clinical data such as images and patient records.
Procedural	Evaluate	Evaluate outcomes of common manipulation techniques on medical images such as compression, translation, rotation, scaling, Fourier transform, averaging, and noise reduction.
Reflection	Create	Demonstrate competence in the ability to use programming/modelling packages

Lab Report: Individual

Assessment Type	Summative	Weighting	17
Assessment Weeks		Feedback Weeks		Look up Week Numbers
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Learning Outcomes

Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome
Conceptual	Evaluate	Describe the function of simple electronic circuits, and the origin and measurement of physiological signals, including the electrocardiogram.

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome
Procedural	Evaluate	Evaluate outcomes of common manipulation techniques on medical images such as compression, translation, rotation, scaling, Fourier transform, averaging, and noise reduction.
Conceptual	Evaluate	Describe the function of simple electronic circuits, and the origin and measurement of physiological signals, including the electrocardiogram.
Procedural	Evaluate	Relate the concepts of spatial, temporal, and contrast resolution in medical imaging to outcomes for clinical reporting
Procedural	Evaluate	Appraise security and legislative considerations relating to the electronic storage and transfer of clinical data such as images and patient records.
Reflection	Create	Demonstrate competence in the ability to use programming/modelling packages
Procedural	Analyse	Analyse parameters that determine the nature and quality of a digital image, such as sampling theory, acquisition rates, and image display quality.

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