Computer science and processing of images

Module Image production,treatment, management,archiving

(ACCORDING TO THE 5 DUBLIN DESCRIPTORS)

1. Knowledge and Understanding - The student needs to demonstrate knowledge and understanding the:

- physical and technological principles underlying the production, formation, and processing of bioimaging;

- technical characteristics and differences between the main diagnostic imaging methods;

- factors that influence image quality (spatial resolution, contrast, noise, artifacts);

- fundamental principles of digital image processing;

- bioimaging management, transmission, and archiving systems and related IT standards.

2. Ability to Apply Knowledge and Understanding - The student needs to be able to:

- apply knowledge to the technical evaluation of images obtained with different imaging methods;

- recognize the main technical parameters that influence diagnostic image quality;

- optimize bioimaging acquisition protocols according to principles of appropriateness and radioprotection;

- use digital image processing and management tools appropriately;

- collaborate in the correct management and archiving of bioimages in radiological information systems.

3. Independent Judgment - The student needs to demonstrate the ability to:

- critically evaluate the technical quality of a bioimage according to the method used;

- identify technical issues or artifacts and hypothesize their possible causes and resolution;

- make reasoned technical choices within their professional skills;

- integrate physical, technological, and IT knowledge into the decision-making process;

- reflect on the professional, ethical, and organizational impact of managing healthcare data and images.

4. Communication Skills - The student needs to be able to:

- use appropriate technical and scientific language in the field of diagnostic imaging;

- clearly describe the principles of image formation and processing;

- interact with radiologists, medical physicists, clinical engineers, and other professionals in the team;

- communicate technical information related to image quality and acquisition processes;

- participate in the discussion of technical cases, demonstrating presentation and terminological skills.

5. Learning skills - The student needs to demonstrate:

- independent learning and re-elaboration of imaging techniques and bioimaging principles;

- constant updating of knowledge regarding technological developments across diagnostic methods;

- critically consulting and using scientific texts, guidelines, and technical-medical documentation;

- integrating new knowledge into the future professional practice of the Medical Radiology Technician.

Frontal interactive lessons, supported by slides, videos, and tutorials

Any seminar

Introduction to the diagnostic imaging and body imaging techniques

X-rays and conventional radiological imaging techniques

Computed tomography techniques

Angiographic techniques

Radioisotope techniques

Ultrasound techniques

Magnetic resonance techniques

Principles of management and archiving of the bioimages

Oral exam. Elements to be evaluated: relevance of the answers, quality of their contents, ability to connect with other topics within the program, ability to report examples, quality of technical language, and overall expressive ability.

To guarantee equal opportunities and in compliance with current laws, students can request a meeting in order to plan any compensatory and/or dispensatory measure, according to the educational goals and specific needs. In this case, it is advisable to contact the CInAP (Centre for Active and Participated Integration - Services for Disabilities and/or SLD) professor of the Department where the Degree Course is included.

What are the technical factors that affect the quality of a radiological image?

What is the piezoelectric effect and what are the main diagnostic applications of ultrasonography?

How is a magnetic resonance tomographic image produced?