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Identical coursesHot Topics in Head and Neck Imaging (B-KUL-E00J2A)
Cannot be taken as part of an examination contractAims
At the end of this theoretical & practical course the student should:
- be able to select the appropriate imaging technique for solving a specific research problem;
- be able to understand the technological background and basic principles behind each of the focussed imaging techniques;
- be able to critically review the literature and experimental set-ups dealing with these techniques;
- be able to apply these techniques.
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At the end of this theoretical & practical course the student should:
- be able to select the appropriate imaging technique for solving a specific research problem;
- be able to understand the technological background and basic principles behind each of the focussed imaging techniques;
- be able to critically review the literature and experimental set-ups dealing with these techniques;
- be able to apply these techniques.
Previous knowledge
The candidate should have a basic knowledge on: physics/biophysics; human anatomy (specific head and neck); human histology (specific head and neck); microbiology & virology; material sciences, biochemistry, physiology.
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3 ects. Hot Topics in Head and Neck Imaging (B-KUL-E00J2a)
Content
This course will at least contain the following topics: underlying technology and basic indications as well as application of:
- oral imaging (intra -, extra oral);
- computer tomography (micro CT, peripheral quantitative CT, ...);
- microscopy (light, laser, confocal, SEM, environmental, ...).
- magnetic resonance imaging, (high resolution, functional, ...);
- stereomicroscopy, stereo-imaging, 3D imaging.
Course material
The documentation will include a course text (or handouts), scientific papers and / or an English reference book. Additional information like interesting papers will be made available for the participants.
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Learning activities include:
- active participation in problem solving topics;
- group work on the applicability of a specific imaging technique to solve a specific research question.
Evaluation
Evaluation: Hot Topics in Head and Neck Imaging (B-KUL-E20J2a)
Explanation
Evaluation consists of an open book exam where techniques and images are presented and students need to solve some adjoining questions on the content of the images or the specific technique to be selected for a specific methodology.