- Docente: Nico Lanconelli
- Credits: 3
- SSD: FIS/07
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Imaging and Radiotherapy techniques (cod. 9079)
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from Feb 12, 2024 to Feb 21, 2024
Learning outcomes
The student acquires in-depth notions of optical densitometry, MTF in radiographic films and digital images, radiation detectors, quality controls on the main conventional, analogue and digital diagnostic equipment. Analog acquisition systems, CR and DR. Characteristics of the radiological image and fluoroscopy.
Course contents
Introduction to conventional X-ray imaging techniques.
Analog and digital imaging equipment.
Quality controls for equipment.
Planar static imaging equipment.
X-ray detection systems: films and digital detectors.
Mammography equipment.
Fluoroscopic equipment.
Readings/Bibliography
R. Passariello: "Radiologia - Elementi di tecnologia", Idelson-Gnocchi
Bushberg J. T., Seibert J. A., Leidholdt E. M. Jr., Boone J. M: "The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging", Lippincott Williams & WilkinsTeaching methods
Classroom lessons
Assessment methods
The final evaluation will consist of a multiple choice test which will aim to ascertain whether the student has understood the topics presented in class.
The test will be evaluated based on the following parameters:
- knowledge, mastery and in-depth study of the contents
- technical-scientific terminology correctness.
Teaching tools
Video projector, quality control software
Office hours
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