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BP5009: COMPUTING AND ELECTRONICS IN MEDICINE (2015-2016)

Last modified: 20 Jun 2019 12:35


Course Overview

This course provides an introduction to underlying principles and practical examples of computing in medical physics. Hands-on learning is provided to build confidence with computer software. The course also covers basic concepts of analogue and digital electronics and its application in a clinical setting.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Session First Sub Session Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Foresterhill Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Alastair Allen

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

Lectures and tutorials covering computing, computer programming, computer applications and usage, analogue and digital electronics and applications. 

Further Information & Notes

Restricted to students taking one of the two BMP PgT programmes.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 31 August 2023 for 1st half-session courses and 22 December 2023 for 2nd half-session courses.

Summative Assessments

1st attempt: 1 one-hour written examination (66.67%), Coursework (33.33%)


Resit: 1 x one hour written examination (100%).

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

None.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.

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