General surgery urology and Diagnostic Imaging 3Module Diagnostic Imaging
Academic Year 2025/2026 - Teacher: PIETRO VALERIO FOTIExpected Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding: Knowledge of the physical principles and methods of Diagnostic Imaging techniques and their main clinical applications.
Applying knowledge and understanding: The student must demonstrate familiarity with the terminology and meaning of the various diagnostic imaging techniques he or she may encounter in his or her professional career.
Making judgements: Ability to argue personal interpretations of issues inherent in the study of diagnostic imaging.
Communication skills: Ability to use basic radiological vocabulary. Ability to communicate with specialists using appropriate radiological vocabulary, while simultaneously being able to convey radiological concepts simply and accurately to non-specialists.
Learning skills: Have acquired a body of knowledge useful for further study in the disciplines covered by the degree program. Ability to independently deepen and update one's knowledge, including through the use of specialized literature and appropriate bibliographical resources.
Course Structure
Frontal lessons as scheduled in the calendar.
Should teaching be carried out in mixed mode or remotely, it may be necessary to introduce changes with respect to previous statements, in line with the programme planned and outlined in the syllabus.
Learning assessment may also be carried out on line, should the conditions require it.
Required Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of physics, chemistry and anatomy.Achievement of the training objectives set by the preparatory courses.
Attendance of Lessons
Attendance obligation
Detailed Course Content
Program
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Radiological Sciences – Origin and nature of radiations employed in medical radiology
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Conventional Radiology – Digital Radiology
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Computed Tomography (CT)
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
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Ultrasound
Textbook Information
R. Passariello – Radiologia Elementi di tecnologia (IV edizione) – Idelson-Gnocchi
Course Planning
| Subjects | Text References | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | – Le Scienze Radiologiche – Origine e natura delle radiazioni impiegate in radiologia medica | R. Passariello – Radiologia Elementi di tecnologia (IV edizione) – Idelson-Gnocchi |
| 2 | – Radiologia Tradizionale – Radiologia Digitale | R. Passariello – Radiologia Elementi di tecnologia (IV edizione) – Idelson-Gnocchi |
| 3 | – Tomografia Computerizzata (TC) | R. Passariello – Radiologia Elementi di tecnologia (IV edizione) – Idelson-Gnocchi |
| 4 | – Risonanza Magnetica (RM) | R. Passariello – Radiologia Elementi di tecnologia (IV edizione) – Idelson-Gnocchi |
| 5 | – Ecografia | R. Passariello – Radiologia Elementi di tecnologia (IV edizione) – Idelson-Gnocchi |
Learning Assessment
Learning Assessment Procedures
Oral exam on the program topics.
The test allows you to verify: i) the level of knowledge of the main diagnostic imaging methods; ii) the level of knowledge of the role of diagnostic imaging methods; iii) clarity of presentation; iv) the ownership of medical-scientific language.
Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises
Radiological Sciences – Origin and nature of radiations employed in medical radiology
Conventional Radiology – Digital Radiology
Computed Tomography (CT)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Ultrasound