Medical Imaging and Processing

(Status: April 2026)

The course covers the fundamentals and advanced concepts of medical imaging and processing. It introduces students to the various imaging techniques used in modern medicine and provides an in-depth understanding of the physical, technical and diagnostic aspects of these technologies.
The lecture provides an overview of classical and modern imaging techniques such as projection X-ray, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound (sonography), scintigraphy, positron emission tomography (PET) and single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). The underlying forms of energy such as ionizing and non-ionizing electromagnetic waves, sound waves and electrical signals and their specific applications in imaging are explained. Students will also learn about various image processing methods and how these optimize the diagnostic value.

Darstellung einer CT Messung eines Testkörpers © IFE
Lecturer Prof. Caroline Murawski
Module EuI-BMT-C-MBGV
V/Ü/S/P 2/0/1/2
Semester Winter semester 2025/26
When

Lecture Tuesday 11:10 - 12:40
Seminar Monday 13:00 - 14:30 ( date by arrangement)
Practical course Monday 13:00 - 16:20 ( date by arrangement)
Where

Lecture BAR/106/H
Seminar BAR/I89/U
Practical course N63/A.103 and N63/A.118
Materials OPAL
Contents

After completing the module, students will be able to

  • Understand the basic steps from the medical question to the diagnosis.
  • Differentiate between the various imaging techniques (e.g. projection X-ray, CT, MRI, PET) and evaluate their possible applications.
  • Explain the physical principles and technical implementation of the various imaging procedures.
  • Analyze the quality criteria of imaging, carry out image processing steps and explain their influence on image quality.

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Ron Hildebrandt
Last modified: Apr 17, 2026