Physics of X-rays, 7.5 Credits

Contents

The course deals with equipment and methods for X-ray diagnostics, primarily for clinical applications, and provides training in optimizing and controlling such equipment.
The course covers techniques and methods in for instance conventional  x-ray diagnostics, computer tomography, image quality and patient dose optimization. Furthermore, description of image delivery systems with scattering and transfer functions, Fourier transformation and digital image processing is discussed. The course includes a compulsory laboratory part.

The course includes two modules
1. Theory, 4.5 credits
2. Laboratory, 3 credits

Expected learning outcomes

The students knowedge should be:

Knowledge and understanding

• Throughly explain the physical, technical and biological aspects of different modalities used in X-ray diagnostics
• Account for basic image quality analysis in X-ray diagnostics
• Explain the role of the hospital physicist in optimizing the radiation dose and image quality for the various modalities.
• Be able to give an overview of clinical challenges in X-ray diagnostics

Skills and Abilities

• Independently perform basic image processing of digital images
• Demonstrate the ability to perform necessary quality assurance work in X-ray diagnostics

Evaluation ability and approach

• Critically assess the risks of X-ray diagnostics.
• Critically evaluate and independently apply the radiation protection principles in X-ray diagnostics.

Required Knowledge

University: Access to the course requires at least 90 credits including the courses Medical orientation 5 ECTS or Medicine for engineers 6 ECTS, Measurement methods and radiation detectors 7.5 ECTS alternatively Industrial radiation physics 7.5 ECTS or equivalent knowledge. English A/6 and Swedish for basic eligibility for university studies if the education is given in Swedish.
 

Form of instruction

The teaching is campusbased and  is conducted with lectures, calculation excercises and supervised laboratory work. Laboratory work is mandatory.
Teaching can take place in English.
 

Examination modes

Module 1: Theoretical part 4,5 credits
The module is examined with written exam. The grade is  assessed with Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG).

Module 2: Laboration 3 credits.
The module is examined individually with written laboratory report. The grade is assessed with Fail (U) or Pass (G).

On the course as a whole the potential grades are Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG). The grade is based on the grade received on module 1 and will not be given until all obligatory modules have been approved. 

Students who received a passing grade on an examination may not retake the examination.

The examiner can decide on deviations from the examination form of the syllabus. Individual adaptation of the form of examination must be considered based on the student's needs. The form of the examination is adapted within the framework of the curriculum's expected study results. A student who needs an adapted examination, and who has received a decision on the right to support from the coordinator for students with disabilities at the Student Centre, must request adaptation from the department responsible for the course no later than 10 days before the examination. The examiner decides on an adapted examination, which is then notified to the student.
 

Other regulations

In the event that the course expires or major changes are introduced, the students are assured at least three occasions of examination (including regular examination) as prescribed in the syllabus to the course that the student originally registered in over a period of a maximum of two years from the previous syllabus expired.