Duration
Computerized Dosimetry specialized in radiotherapy : 15h Th
3D tomographical reconstruction : 5h Th
Number of credits
| Master in physics (120 ECTS) | 3 crédits |
Lecturer
Computerized Dosimetry specialized in radiotherapy : Eric Lenaerts
3D tomographical reconstruction : Michel Defrise, Alain Seret
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Advanced courses in medical physics.
Computerized Dosimetry specialized in radiotherapy
In-depth course detailing concepts, implementation, as well as pros and cons of the main calculation algorithms used to perform the dosimetry of patients in radiotherapy treatment.
3D tomographical reconstruction
Avanced course on tomography reconstruction.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
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Computerized Dosimetry specialized in radiotherapy
Provide theoretical training of medical radiophysicist in the field of calculation algorithms used for the computerized dosimetry providing radiotherapy treatment plan of the patients. The course is also organized around practical demonstrations on several softwares used in clinical routine in the radiotherapy department of the University Hospital of Liège.
3D tomographical reconstruction
See french version
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
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Computerized Dosimetry specialized in radiotherapy
Course "PHYS0952: Basic physics problems related to medical radiodiagnostics, radiotherapy and nuclear medicine - dosimetry part" of the Bloc 1 master in physics or equivalent course
3D tomographical reconstruction
Courses "PHYS0952: Fundamental problems in physics related to radiology, radiotherapy and nuclear medicine - medical imaging" of first master in physics or equivalent courses.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
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Computerized Dosimetry specialized in radiotherapy
Theoretical course illustrated with practical examples.
3D tomographical reconstruction
Theoretical course illustrated by practical cases.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
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Computerized Dosimetry specialized in radiotherapy
Ex-cathedra course and participative in class.
3D tomographical reconstruction
Face-to-face.
Recommended or required readings
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Computerized Dosimetry specialized in radiotherapy
Depending on the lecturer and subject, slides or course notes are downloadable or distributed to students.
3D tomographical reconstruction
This course is part of the following book (in french) "Reconstruction tomograhique: première approche" par A. SERET et M. DEFRISE (2014) published by Presses Universitaires de Liège.
Assessment methods and criteria
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Computerized Dosimetry specialized in radiotherapy
The course is subject to an oral examination with possibly a part in writing.
This exam sets the final grade.
3D tomographical reconstruction
In french, see the french version.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Computerized Dosimetry specialized in radiotherapy
Q2 - The courses are given in the radiotherapy department of the University Hospital of Liège. Exam in June
3D tomographical reconstruction
Lectures on tomography reconstruction by Invited Professor Michel DEFRISE and under the responsability of Alain SERET.
Contacts
Coordinator : Alain SERET
Phone: +32-4-3663705 - E-mail: aseret@uliege.be
Université de Liège - Institute of Physics B5a
Quartier Agora - Allée du Six Aout 19 - Sart Tilman - 4000 Liège - BELGIUM.
See also the individual components.
Computerized Dosimetry specialized in radiotherapy
Eric LENAERTS - Phone : 04 242 5447 ; e-mail : eric.lenaerts@chuliege.be
Medical Physics Department, University Hospital of Liege, B35, Sart Tilman, 4000 Liège.
3D tomographical reconstruction
Alain SERET - Phone: +32-4-3663705 - E-mail: aseret@uliege.be
Université de Liège - Institute of Physics B5a
Quartier Agora - Allée du Six Aout 19 - Sart Tilman - 4000 Liège - BELGIUM.