IDENTIFYING DATA 2023_24
Subject (*) BIOMEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING Code 17244244
Study programme
Bach. Degree in Telecommunication Systems and Services Engineering (2016)
Cycle 1st
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
4.5 Optional 2Q
Language
Anglès
Department Electronic, Electric and Automatic Engineering
Computer Engineering and Mathematics
Coordinator
RÀFOLS SOLER, PERE
E-mail domenec.puig@urv.cat
pere.rafols@urv.cat
christoph.bookmeyer@urv.cat
saddam.abdulwahab@urv.cat
Lecturers
PUIG VALLS, DOMÈNEC SAVI
RÀFOLS SOLER, PERE
BOOKMEYER , CHRISTOPH HAUKE MANFRED
ABDULWAHAB , SADDAM ABDULRHMAN HAMED
Web http://https://campusvirtual.urv.cat/local/alternatelogin/index.php?errorcode=4
General description and relevant information <p>This subject introduces the student to the processing of biomedical images. We will start with the fundamental concepts related to digital image formats, continue with the study of the most basic image processing algorithms to conclude with more advanced multivariate methods. A biomedical imaging oriented approach will be given.</p>

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 CE7 Capacity to use and generate algorithms for processing biomedical signals and medical images to assist diagnosis.
Type B Code Competences Transversal
 CT3 Solve problems critically, creatively and innovatively in their field.
 CT4 Work autonomously and as part of a team with responsibility and initiative.
Type C Code Competences Nuclear

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 CE7 Understand the stages involved in a computer vision system
Understand the different forms of medical imaging
Be able to apply the basic methods of processing images to solve specific problems
Understand and use techniques for preprocessing, segmenting, classifying and recording images
Understand the techniques of molecular histology based on mass spectrometry
Type B Code Learning outcomes
 CT3 Identify the situation as a problem in the field and be sufficiently motivated to face up to it
Follow a systematic method to divide a problem into parts, identify the causes and apply the knowledge specific to the discipline
Design a new solution by using all the resources necessary to cope with the problem.
Include the details of the proposed solution in a realistic model
Reflect on the model proposed, find shortcomings and suggest improvements
 CT4 Identify the role they play in the group and understand the group’s objectives and tasks
Communicate and act within the group in such a way that they facilitate cohesion and performance
Commit to the group’s tasks and agenda
Participate in the group in a good working environment and help to solve problems
Type C Code Learning outcomes

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
Introduction to digital image • Digital image
• Image processing justificacion
• Aplicacion
Image geometry • Spatial resolution
• Image reconstruction
• Image quality
Digital image processing • Pre-processing
• Morphological operations
• Transformations
• Composition
Segmentation, classification and registration of images • Pattern recognition
• Image segmentation
• Classifiers
• Co-register
• Image fusion
Biomedical imaging modalities • Optical and molecular images
• Radiological images

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
Hours outside the classroom
(**) Total hours
Introductory activities
1 0 1
Lecture
CE7
9 14 23
Practical cases/ case studies in the classroom
CE7
CT3
CT4
8 12 20
Problem solving, exercises
CE7
CT3
5 11.5 16.5
Presentations / oral communications
CT4
4 0 4
Laboratory practicals
CE7
CT3
15 30 45
Personal attention
1 0 1
 
Mixed tests
CE7
2 0 2
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies
  Description
Introductory activities Activitat descriptiva de l'assignatura, de l'organització del curs i explicació del sistema d'avaluació.
Lecture Explicació a l'aula dels continguts teòrics de l'assignatura.
Practical cases/ case studies in the classroom Es realitzaran una seria de sessions organitzades com a seminaris on es demostraran diverses aplicacions reals del processament d'imatge biomèdica.
Problem solving, exercises Es proporcionaran exercicis i s'explicarà com resoldre'ls a classe.
Presentations / oral communications Els alumnes presentaran el seu treball a la resta de la classe.
Laboratory practicals S'abordarà el processament d'imatges biomèdiques mitjançant el programa Matlab amb el "Image Processing Toolbox".
Personal attention Realització de consultes amb els professors de l'assignatura

Personalized attention
Description

Teachers will be available during their consultation hours for personalized attention to students.


Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Presentations / oral communications
CT4
The student will elaborate a work related to the biomedical image and will present it in class. 35%
Laboratory practicals
CE7
CT3
The student will perform a series of biomedical image processing practices in matlab. 35%
Mixed tests
CE7
The mixed tests will be used to evaluate the master sessions and case studies. 30%
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

To pass the course, a minimum grade of 4 must have been taken in each of the items assessed.


Sources of information

Basic Bankman, I. N., Handbook of Medical Imaging: Processing and Analysis, Academic Press: San Diego, CA, 2000, 2000
Ja?hne Bernd; Haussecker, H., Computer Vision and Applications: A Guide for Students and Practitioners, Academic Press: San Diego, CA, 2000., 2000

Complementary Arnulf Oppelt, Imaging Systems for Medical Diagnostics, 2005,
Jerry L. Prince & Jonathan M. Links, Medical Imaging Signals and Systems., 2006,

Recommendations


Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before
DATA ANALYSIS AND BIOSTATISTICS/17254105
DIGITAL TREATMENT OF BIOSIGNALS/17254113
(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.