| Physics, statistics and information technology
(objectives)
The IT module aims to provide students with the basic knowledge to understand the essential role of Information Technology (IT) in our society, and specifically in the context of health-related technical professions. In the Data Processing Systems module the attention will be in the understanding of the role of Information Systems and their lifecycle, specifically focusing on database management systems. Data collection and efficient storing is a prerequisite for data analysis. The course aims to provide the student with the necessary statistical bases to set up a research and collect and analyze relationships in data. The student must acquire a correct statistical terminology and be able to understand and interpret a scientific study.
Medical Physics introduces a specific field of application of acquired tools. Aim of the Medical Physics module is to provide students with knowledge on the fundamentals of applied physics necessary to the performance of their future activity. In particular, the comprehension of physical principles at the base of medical physics and of functioning of medical instrumentation will be addressed.
At the end of the course, the students will know the fundamental concepts of application of the Scientific Method to the study of biomedical phenomena (data collection, choice and measure of parameters, evaluation of errors), they will be able to describe physical phenomena of complex systems using suitable mathematical tools, they will know the scientific basis of medical procedures and principles of functioning of the equipment commonly used for diagnostics and therapeutics.
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Language
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Type of certificate
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Profit certificate
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| Module: APPLIED PHYSICS
(objectives)
The IT module aims to provide students with the basic knowledge to understand the essential role of Information Technology (IT) in our society, and specifically in the context of health-related technical professions. In the Data Processing Systems module the attention will be in the understanding of the role of Information Systems and their lifecycle, specifically focusing on database management systems. Data collection and efficient storing is a prerequisite for data analysis. The course aims to provide the student with the necessary statistical bases to set up a research and collect and analyze relationships in data. The student must acquire a correct statistical terminology and be able to understand and interpret a scientific study.
Medical Physics introduces a specific field of application of acquired tools. Aim of the Medical Physics module is to provide students with knowledge on the fundamentals of applied physics necessary to the performance of their future activity. In particular, the comprehension of physical principles at the base of medical physics and of functioning of medical instrumentation will be addressed.
At the end of the course, the students will know the fundamental concepts of application of the Scientific Method to the study of biomedical phenomena (data collection, choice and measure of parameters, evaluation of errors), they will be able to describe physical phenomena of complex systems using suitable mathematical tools, they will know the scientific basis of medical procedures and principles of functioning of the equipment commonly used for diagnostics and therapeutics.
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Language
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ENG |
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Type of certificate
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Profit certificate
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Credits
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2
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Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code
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FIS/07
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Contact Hours
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20
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Type of Activity
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Basic compulsory activities
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Teacher
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FILABOZZI ALESSANDRA
(syllabus)
Mechanics
Introduction, Measurement, Estimating Measurement and Uncertainty; Significant Figures. Units of measure systems. Converting Units. Dimensions and Dimensional Analysis. (OFA debt lectures)
Describing Motion: Kinematics in One Dimension
References Frames. Displacement. Velocity and Acceleration. Motion at Constant Acceleration. (OFA debt lectures)
Kinematics in Two Dimensions; Vectors
Vectors and Scalars. Addition of Vectors-Graphical Methods. Subtraction of Vectors and Multiplication of a Vector by a Scalar. Adding Vectors by Components.
Dynamics: Newton's Laws of Motion
Force. Newton's First Law of Motion. Mass. Newton's Second Law of Motion. Newton's Third Law of Motion. Weight-The Force of Gravity. The Normal Force. Solving Problems with Newton's Laws: Free-Body Diagrams. Problems Involving Friction, Inclines. Problem Solving : A General Approach.
Circular Motion; Gravitation
Kinematics of Uniform Circular Motion. Dynamics of Uniform Circular Motion. Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation.
Work and Energy
Work Done by a Constant Force. Kinetic Energy and the Kinetic Energy Theorem. Potential Energy. Conservative and Nonconservative Forces. Mechanical Energy and its Conservation. Problem Solving Using Conservation of Mechanical Energy. Other Forms of Energy: Energy Transformations and the Law of Conservation of Energy. Power.
Linear Momentum
Momentum and Its Relation to Force. Conservation of Momentum. Center of Mass (CM). Center of Mass and Translational Motion.
Static Equilibrium; Elasticity and Fracture
The Conditions for Equilibrium. Solving Statics Problems. Applications to Muscles and Joints. Stability and Balance. Elasticity; Stress and Strain. Fracture.
Thermology
Heat as Energy Transfer. Internal Energy. Specific Heat. Calorimetry. Latent Heat. Heat Transfer.
Fluids
Phases of Matter. Density. Pressure in Fluids. Relative Pressure. Pascal's Principle. Measurement of Pressure. Archimede's Principle.
Vibrations and Waves
Wave Motion. Types of Waves: Transverse and Longitudinal. Energy Transported by Waves. Intensity Related to Amplitude and Frequency.
Sound
Characteristics of Sound. Intensity of Sound: Decibels. Doppler Effect.
Electricity and Magnetism
Electric Charge and Electric Field
Static Electricity. Electric Charge and its Conservation. Electric Charge in the Atom. Insulators and Conductors. Induced Charge. Coulomb's Law. Solving Problems Involving Coulomb's Law. The Electric Field. Field Lines. Electric Fields and Conductors.
Electric Potential
Electric Potential Energy and Potential Differences. Relation between Electric Potential and Electric Field. Equipotential Lines. The Electron Volt, a Unit of Energy. Electric Potential Due to Point Charges. Capacitance. Dielectrics. Storage of Electric Energy.
Electric Currents
The Electric Current. Ohm's Laws: Resistance and Resistors. Resistivity. Electric Power.
DC Circuits
The Electromotive Force (EMF). Resistors in Series and in Parallel. Kirchhoff's Laws. Circuits Containing Capacitors in Series and in Parallel. RC Circuits-Resistor and Capacitor in Series.
Electromagnetic Waves
Changing Electric Fields Produce Magnetic Fields; Maxwell's Equations. Production of Electromagnetic Waves (EM). Light as an Electromagnetic Wave and the Electromagnetic Spectrum. Energy in EM Waves. The Wave Nature of Light.
Optical Instruments
X-Rays and X-Ray Diffraction. X-rays and their production. X-rays in medical diagnostics and therapy.
(reference books)
D. C. Giancoli, Fisica (principi e applicazioni), Casa Editrice Ambrosiana
D. Halliday, R. Resnik, J. Walker, Fondamenti di Fisica, Casa Editrice Ambrosiana
D. Scannicchio, E. Giroletti - Elementi di Fisica Biomedica - EdiSES
https://www.edisesuniversita.it/default/scannicchio-elementi-di-fisica-biomedica.html
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Dates of beginning and end of teaching activities
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Delivery mode
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Traditional
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Attendance
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Mandatory
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Evaluation methods
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Written test
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| Module: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(objectives)
The IT module aims to provide students with the basic knowledge to understand the essential role of Information Technology (IT) in our society, and specifically in the context of health-related technical professions. In the Data Processing Systems module the attention will be in the understanding of the role of Information Systems and their lifecycle, specifically focusing on database management systems. Data collection and efficient storing is a prerequisite for data analysis. The course aims to provide the student with the necessary statistical bases to set up a research and collect and analyze relationships in data. The student must acquire a correct statistical terminology and be able to understand and interpret a scientific study.
Medical Physics introduces a specific field of application of acquired tools. Aim of the Medical Physics module is to provide students with knowledge on the fundamentals of applied physics necessary to the performance of their future activity. In particular, the comprehension of physical principles at the base of medical physics and of functioning of medical instrumentation will be addressed.
At the end of the course, the students will know the fundamental concepts of application of the Scientific Method to the study of biomedical phenomena (data collection, choice and measure of parameters, evaluation of errors), they will be able to describe physical phenomena of complex systems using suitable mathematical tools, they will know the scientific basis of medical procedures and principles of functioning of the equipment commonly used for diagnostics and therapeutics.
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Language
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ENG |
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Type of certificate
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Profit certificate
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Credits
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2
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Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code
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INF/01
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Contact Hours
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20
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Type of Activity
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Basic compulsory activities
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Teacher
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Dimitri Andrea
(syllabus)
• Introduction to Information Systems
• Standards and languages (xml, hl7, etc.)
• The lifecycle of Information Systems
• Database and Database Management System (DBMS)
(reference books)
Deborah Morley and Charles S. Parker, Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow (16th edition) - Cengage Learning
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Dates of beginning and end of teaching activities
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From to |
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Delivery mode
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Traditional
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Attendance
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Mandatory
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Evaluation methods
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Written test
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| Module: MEDICAL STATISTICS
(objectives)
The IT module aims to provide students with the basic knowledge to understand the essential role of Information Technology (IT) in our society, and specifically in the context of health-related technical professions. In the Data Processing Systems module the attention will be in the understanding of the role of Information Systems and their lifecycle, specifically focusing on database management systems. Data collection and efficient storing is a prerequisite for data analysis. The course aims to provide the student with the necessary statistical bases to set up a research and collect and analyze relationships in data. The student must acquire a correct statistical terminology and be able to understand and interpret a scientific study.
Medical Physics introduces a specific field of application of acquired tools. Aim of the Medical Physics module is to provide students with knowledge on the fundamentals of applied physics necessary to the performance of their future activity. In particular, the comprehension of physical principles at the base of medical physics and of functioning of medical instrumentation will be addressed.
At the end of the course, the students will know the fundamental concepts of application of the Scientific Method to the study of biomedical phenomena (data collection, choice and measure of parameters, evaluation of errors), they will be able to describe physical phenomena of complex systems using suitable mathematical tools, they will know the scientific basis of medical procedures and principles of functioning of the equipment commonly used for diagnostics and therapeutics.
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Language
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ENG |
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Type of certificate
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Profit certificate
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Credits
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2
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Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code
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MED/01
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Contact Hours
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20
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Type of Activity
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Basic compulsory activities
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Teacher
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Di Giovanni Daniele
(syllabus)
• Introduction to statistics: randomness and causality
• Observation of reality
• Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics
• Quantitative and qualitative variables
• Absolute, relative and percentage frequency
• Tables, diagrams and graphs
• Statistical indices: measures of central tendency and dispersion
• Central limit theorem
• The normal (Gaussian) curve and its properties
• Statistical inference: null and alternative hypotheses, p-value, statistical association
• Association and causality
• Hypothesis testing and introduction to statistical significance tests
• Correlation
• Univariate and multivariate linear regression
• Differences between proportions: observed and expected values
(reference books)
Notes of the lessons
Harvey Motulsky Biostatistica essenziale – Una guida non matematica
Casa editrice Piccin Nuova Libraria, Padova
Geoffrey R. Norman, David L. Streiner Biostatistica. Quello che avreste volute sapere…
Casa Editrice Ambrosiana, Rozzano (MI)
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Dates of beginning and end of teaching activities
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From to |
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Delivery mode
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Traditional
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Attendance
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Mandatory
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Evaluation methods
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Written test
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| Module: DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS
(objectives)
The IT module aims to provide students with the basic knowledge to understand the essential role of Information Technology (IT) in our society, and specifically in the context of health-related technical professions. In the Data Processing Systems module the attention will be in the understanding of the role of Information Systems and their lifecycle, specifically focusing on database management systems. Data collection and efficient storing is a prerequisite for data analysis. The course aims to provide the student with the necessary statistical bases to set up a research and collect and analyze relationships in data. The student must acquire a correct statistical terminology and be able to understand and interpret a scientific study.
Medical Physics introduces a specific field of application of acquired tools. Aim of the Medical Physics module is to provide students with knowledge on the fundamentals of applied physics necessary to the performance of their future activity. In particular, the comprehension of physical principles at the base of medical physics and of functioning of medical instrumentation will be addressed.
At the end of the course, the students will know the fundamental concepts of application of the Scientific Method to the study of biomedical phenomena (data collection, choice and measure of parameters, evaluation of errors), they will be able to describe physical phenomena of complex systems using suitable mathematical tools, they will know the scientific basis of medical procedures and principles of functioning of the equipment commonly used for diagnostics and therapeutics.
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Language
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ENG |
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Type of certificate
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Profit certificate
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Credits
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2
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Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code
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ING-INF/05
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Contact Hours
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20
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Type of Activity
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Core compulsory activities
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Teacher
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Dimitri Andrea
(syllabus)
• Introduction to Information Systems
• Standards and languages (xml, hl7, etc.)
• The lifecycle of Information Systems
• Database and Database Management System (DBMS)
(reference books)
Deborah Morley and Charles S. Parker, Understanding Computers: Today and Tomorrow (16th edition) - Cengage Learning
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Dates of beginning and end of teaching activities
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From to |
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Delivery mode
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Traditional
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Attendance
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Mandatory
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Evaluation methods
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Written test
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