Scientific Skills AI for Medical Imaging and Modelling

IIDS67511 Scientific Skills AI for Medical Imaging and Modelling 15 Semester 1 Postgraduate Taught Level 7 Ali Sarrami Foroushani Unit coordinator Mobarak Hoque Unit coordinator Division of Informatics, Imaging and Data Sciences 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5 The course unit has three components: Scientific background, Scientific skills and programming.Scientific Background: Introduction to Human Biology  Covering anatomy and function of organs and systems in the human body.Introductory Concepts in Pharmacology, Covering ideas necessary to understand tracers used in various types of imagingMathematical Skills Refresher course covering key mathematical concepts used in the course (linear algebra, vectors, matrices, sequences and series etc)Scientific skills: Literature search, academic writing, presentation skills and research ethics, including the use of AI in research and writing. Programming skills.  The course unit has three components: Scientific background, Scientific skills and programming.Scientific Background: Introduction to Human Biology  Covering anatomy and function of organs and systems in the human body.Introductory Concepts in Pharmacology, Covering ideas necessary to understand tracers used in various types of imagingMathematical Skills Refresher course covering key mathematical concepts used in the course (linear algebra, vectors, matrices, sequences and series etc)Scientific skills: Literature search, academic writing, presentation skills and research ethics, including the use of AI in research and writing. Programming skills. The unit aims to:Provide students with fundamental knowledge (including basic anatomy and pharmacology) and skills necessary for the programme.Students join the programme with a variety of backgrounds.  This course unit will introduce the necessary basic knowledge and skills required for the programme.  Students should be able to:1) Apply knowledge of the human anatomy and physiology to the major organ systemsTaught: Anatomy lectures and practicals.   Evaluated: Anatomical stations2) Explain of fundamental pharmacological concepts relevant to imagingTaught: Pharmacology lectures   Evaluated: Pharmacology exam  Students should be able to:3) Apply scientific knowledge to the understanding of imaging techniques and more widely in scientific investigations.Taught:Throughout course      Evaluated: Dissertation project  Students should be able to: 4) Use academic search tools to find relevant literatureTaught: Literature search session Evaluated: Short presentation5) Create a structure for a scientific documentTaught: Academic writing session Evaluated: Short presentation6) Prepare an oral presentationTaught: Presentation skills session  Evaluated: Short presentation7) Write computer programs to solve problemsTaught: Programming tutorials  Evaluated: In class exercises  (ILOs 4-7 are transferable)  Introduction to Human BiologyAn overview of human anatomy and physiology relevant to images presented in person and online material with quizzes and imbedded links to external sourcesTopics to include:<ul><li>Brain anatomy and function</li><li>The Cardiovascular system</li><li>Pulmonary and respiratory system</li><li>Elimination organs (liver and kidneys)</li></ul>Introductory Pharmacology for ImagingTwo contact sessions outlining the main pharmacological concepts necessary for imaging studies, including Vascular delivery, Tissue distribution, Elimination, and the basic principles of Drug action.Mathematic SkillsRefresher material.  Students should already be familiar with the material. Key ideas are presented for convenience.Online (Canvas) lectures + quiz (asynchronous learning).Scientific skillsTaught sessions on Research ethics, Academic writing, Literature search, Presentation skills.Practice exercises in literature search, writing and presentation.  Programming skillsIntroduction to Python.  <figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Assessment</th><th>Length</th><th>Weighting</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Formative: Practice test stations (labelling parts on models at their stations)</td><td>5 test stations, 1 min per station </td><td>NA</td></tr><tr><td>Formative: In-class pharmacology problem sheets</td><td> </td><td>NA</td></tr><tr><td>Formative: In-class programming exercises</td><td> </td><td>NA</td></tr><tr><td>Formative: Literature Review</td><td> </td><td>NA</td></tr><tr><td>Summative:  Introduction to Human Biology Anatomical knowledge exam (labelling parts on models at their stations)</td><td>15 test stations, 1 minute per station</td><td>50%</td></tr><tr><td>Summative: Introductory Concepts in Pharmacology Written exam</td><td>60 minutes</td><td>20%</td></tr><tr><td>Summative: Scientific Skills Literature search task with presentation</td><td>5 minute recorded presentation</td><td>30%</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> Formative: Practice test stations (labelling parts on models at their stations)Formative: <ul><li>Practice test stations<ul><li>Feedback provided at the end of the session</li></ul></li><li>In-class pharmacology problem sheets<ul><li>Feedback ongoing in sessions</li></ul></li><li>In-class programming exercises<ul><li>Feedback ongoing in sessions</li></ul></li><li>Literature Review<ul><li>Feedback ongoing in sessions</li></ul></li></ul>Summative: <ul><li>Introduction to Human Biology - Anatomical knowledge exam<ul><li>Feedback provided at the end of the session</li></ul></li><li>Introductory Concepts in Pharmacology - Written exam<ul><li>Marks returned within three weeks</li></ul></li><li>Scientific Skills - Literature search task with presentation<ul><li>Feedback and marks returned within 3 weeks</li></ul></li></ul> MSc Applied AI for Med Imaging MSc Applied AI for Med Imaging Not Set Mandatory N Gray's anatomy for students by Richard Drake (Elsevier)Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology by Martini (Pearson)Anatomy & Physiology by Patton (Elsevier)Malcolm Rowland & N. Tozer Thomas (2011) Clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics: concepts and applications, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 4th edition.James M. Ritter et al  (2023) Rang and Dale’s Pharmacology, Elsevier, 10th edition.  Seminars 36 Tutorials 30 84