This is a 10-week course delivered through online distance learning within the University’s e-learning platform, Learn.
What will I learn? This self-paced, online course, gives a basic understanding of the history of imaging, an explanation about each imaging modality (MRI, CT, Ultrasound, Light Microscopy, PET and SPECT), as well as giving a basic understanding of image processing and image analysis. This is a great starting point for those working on research projects in many different areas, including medicine, engineering, science, psychology and art.
If students wish to learn more about a particular modality or technique, they can progress onto the Edinburgh Imaging Academy ODL CPD teaching materials – which are offered as ‘read only’ for a vastly reduced price of £15 per 10 credits.
Target audience: We have had students from a wide range of disciplines including:
– Political Studies – interested in using fMRI to assess people’s thoughts
– Anatomy & Biology students – to gain a basic background in imaging
– Psychology & Cognitive Science – understanding tools & techniques
– College of Art – interested in using images for 3D design
– Engineering, Physics & Chemistry
– Veterinary Science & Bioscience
– Medical & Biomedical Science students
When does it start? 22nd October 2018 – and it is FREE!
Time commitment: 4-8 hours per week
Want to learn more about one imaging modality or analysis tool? Once students have grasped the basics, they may wish to go on to study a full 10 credit course in Light Microscopy or Image Processing. If they wish to gain credits then the PPD option is best, if not the CPD read only option is available.
The Edinburgh Imaging Academy offers the online CPD option, by giving students ‘read only’ access to the teaching material used in our ODL Master programs, for £15 per 10 credit course. Simply book through – http://bit.ly/EdinPhD .
For information on Edinburgh Imaging, and our imaging facilities based at the Clinical Research Imaging Centre, the Brain Research Imaging Centre, IGMM and The Roslin Institute – please visit www.ed.ac.uk/edinburgh-imaging
List of Learning Outcomes. By the end of this workshop, students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of the history of imaging
2. Identify different imaging modalities and how and when they should be used
3. Apply a basic understanding of image processing and image analysis to their own research project
For more information see: https://edin.ac/2OzCafM
