Instrumentation and processing for biomedical applications

Code:

MVCOMP04

Acronym:

IPAB

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
CNAEF	Engineering and related techniques

Instance: 2025/2026 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Computer Vision

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MVCOMP	7	Syllabus	1	-	6	42	162

Teaching language

English

Objectives

To introduce the student to the fundamental aspects of computer applications related to medical imaging.
Each student will demonstrate his or her ability to:
– Understand the basic concepts related to the different biomedical imaging modalities and the physical factors that influence their properties.
– Know the statistical techniques currently used for the validation of biomedical applications.
– Apply different processing and analysis techniques in biomedical imaging applications.
– Learn about image recording techniques and their applications in biomedical imaging.

Learning outcomes and competences

Specific skills:

CE1 – To know and apply the concepts, methodologies and technologies of image processing
CE3 – To know and apply the concepts, methodologies and technologies of image and video analysis
CE7 – Understanding and applying the fundamentals of medical image acquisition, processing and analysis

Basic / General skills:

CB7 – Students are able to apply their acquired knowledge and problem-solving skills in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multi-disciplinary) contexts related to their area of study
CB8 – Students are able to integrate knowledge and deal with the complexity of making judgements based on information that is incomplete or limited, including reflections on the social and ethical responsibilities associated with applying their knowledge and judgements
CB10 – Students possess the learning skills to enable them to continue studying in a largely self-directed or autonomous manner
CG3 – Ability to develop computer vision systems depending on existing needs and apply the most appropriate technological tools
CG4 – Capacity for critical analysis and rigorous evaluation of technologies and methodology
CG7 – Autonomous learning ability for specialization in one or more fields of study

Transversal / Nuclear skills:

CT4 – Ability to understand the meaning and application of the gender perspective in different areas of knowledge and professional practice with the aim of achieving a more just and equal society

Working method

Presencial

Program

– Basic concepts of biomedical imaging.

– Biomedical imaging modalities.

– Validation techniques in biomedical applications.

– Biomedical image processing and analysis.

– Registration of biomedical images.

– Biomedical imaging applications.

Mandatory literature

Jerrold T. Bushberg; The essential physics of medical imaging. ISBN: 978-0-683-30118-2

Complementary Bibliography

Fish P; Physics and Instrumentation of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound, John Wiley & Sons, 1999
Sprawls Perry; Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Principles, Methods and Techniques, Medical Physics Publishing, 2000

Teaching methods and learning activities

The teaching methodology will be based on the individual work of each student, on discussions with the teaching staff in class and on individual tutorials. It will be supported by all the information provided by the teaching staff through the virtual course of the subject (Moodle da Campus Virtual).

For each subject, the teaching staff will prepare the contents, explain the objectives of the subject in class, and suggest a bibliography on which to rely.

The practices will be done in a computer room enabled for this purpose in the corresponding center.

Tutorials may be face-to-face or telematic. If they are telematic, they will require an appointment. This is also recommended for face-to-face tutorials.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Teste	20,00
Trabalho laboratorial	80,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	60,00
Frequência das aulas	42,00
Trabalho laboratorial	60,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

Carrying out the continuous laboratory component during the semester.

Calculation formula of final grade

The course evaluation will consist of a part dedicated to theory and another to practice. A final exam will evaluate the theory part (20%). The practical part (80%) will be continuously assessed in the interactive classes and tutored work. Obtaining 10 points out of 20 in the final mark is essential to pass the course.

The grade obtained during the continuous evaluation process will be kept for the July special session of the same academic year in which it was received.

The grade will be NO SHOW for students who do not take the final exam and have not attended any of the continuous assessment activities, and SUSPENSE when they do not take the final exam but have participated in some of the continuous assessment activities.