2018-2019 / PHYS0954-4

Physics fundamental problems in relation with medical x-ray diagnosis, radiotherapy and nuclear medicine

Computerized Dosimetry specialized in radiotherapy

3D tomographical reconstruction

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

Alain Seret

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Schedule

Schedule online

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.
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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.