FISICA STATISTICA E INFORMATICA - channel 3

6 CFU - 1° Semester

Teaching Staff

MARIA LETIZIA SERGI - Module Medical Physics - FIS/07 - 2 CFU
SALVATORE GIUSTINIANI - Module Statistics - MED/01 - 2 CFU
ANGELO NICOLOSI - Module Informatica - INF/01 - 2 CFU

Learning Objectives

Medical Physics
The purpose of the Medical Physics module is to teach basic physics and mathematics with simple applications to biomedical problems. In particular, the student will have to acquire knowledge of some basic physical laws and techniques for understanding physiological, biological and medical processes and will have to learn basic concepts useful for the correct use of the equipment used in the professional field.
Statistics
The aim of this course is to introduce the basic concepts of descriptive statistics , to learn and acquire skills in relation to the collection , the description, the interpretation and the use of probability distributions in an appropriate manner of the data collected on a collective of patients or other experimental units.
Informatica
The program planned for Computer Sciences resumes the valid arguments for the achievement of the European Computer Driving Licence, a qualification recognized internationally IT designed to give students the skills to use a computer confidently and effectively. This course can help to improve your understanding and efficient use of computers. The course opens up a variety of opportunities through the broad range of skills it provides.

Course Structure

Medical Physics
The course is structured, maily, in lectures and exercises/applications on the blackboard with the involvement of the students. Moreover, slides will be used to deepen some specific topics and multimedia files (video and / or audio) will be used to facilitate the understanding of some topic.

Should the circumstances require online or blended teaching, appropriate modifications to what is hereby stated may be introduced, in order to achieve the main objectives of the course.

Elementary knowledge of algebra and geometry are required: algebric calculus, basic trigonometry, geometry (calculation of areas and volumes of the main elementary geometric figures, Pythagorean theorem, relationships between angles in triangles, parallel and perpendicular lines and relative angles, etc.), ability to manipulate data (equivalences, unit change, scientific notation of numbers, etc), Cartesian coordinates.

Information for students with disabilities and / or SLD

To guarantee equal opportunities and in compliance with the laws in force, interested students can ask for a personal interview in order to plan any compensatory and / or dispensatory measures, based on the didactic objectives and specific needs.

It is also possible to contact the referent teacher CInAP (Center for Active and Participated Integration - Services for Disabilities and / or SLD) of the Department.
Statistics
Frontal lessons with the active participation of the students in the resolution of problems, tutorials

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.

The exam is normally written , consisting of multiple choice tests and/or exercises
Learning assessment may also be carried out on line, should the conditions require it.
Informatica
Traditional lessons

Detailed Course Content

Medical Physics
Physical quantities and their measurement - Physical quantities, units and systems of measurement, dimensional equations. Functional relationships and graphic representations. Scalars and vectors. Operations between vectors.

Review of mechanics and notions of Biomechanics - Kinematics. Circular motion and harmonic motion. Momentum. Principles of dynamics. Job. Power. Power and performance. Moment. Static. Elasticity. Physiological statics. Bone fractures (general).

Review of fluids and applications in biological systems - Density. Viscosity. Hydrostatic pressure. Statics of fluids. Stevino's law. Pascal's principle. Archimedes' principle. Dynamics of ideal liquids. Bernoulli's theorem. Aneurysm and stenosis. Real liquids. Poiseuille relation. Hydraulic resistance and Reynolds number, Sphygmomanometry. Sedimentation. Centrifugation. Diffusion. Osmosis.

Thermodynamics - Temperature and heat. Temperature measurement. Thermometric scales. Clinical thermometers. Specific heat. Thermal equilibrium. State transitions. Heat transmission. Energy balance in the human body. Basal metabolic power.

Electric and magnetic phenomena - Electric charges and fields. Capacitance and capacitors. Electric current and Ohm's laws. Joule effect. Electrical phenomena in biological systems. Electromagnetism and applications.

Waves and radiations - Wave phenomena. Period and frequency. Amplitude and energy. Elastic waves and applications. Electromagnetic waves. The electromagnetic spectrum. Hints of geometric optics. Optical instrumentation and visual function. Electromagnetic radiation in medicine. Ionizing radiations.
Statistics
The steps of the statistical survey

Data Types

Experimental Drawings

Series and sequences

Frequency Distributions

Frequency Distributions double and multiple

Tables a double entry

Relative Frequencies in tables a double entry

Tables of line profiles, profiles column, total profiles

Statistical Graphs

Statistics for the description, exploration and comparison of the data: Measures of central tendency

Measures of variability

The concentration

The mutability

Measures of asymmetry

Statistical Reports

Correlation and Regression

Contingency tables

Probability: Foundations and rules

Bayes' theorem

Binomial distributions

Central Limit Theorem

Poisson distributions

Gauss distributions

Inferential Statistics

Population and samples

Estimation of the parameters: pointwise and range

Student's t-test

Verification of hypotheses for media and frequency
Informatica
Computer Essentials: sets out essential concepts and skills relating in the field of hardware and software components, to the use of devices, file creation and management, networks and data security.

Online Essentials: sets out essential concepts and skills relating to web browsing, effective information search, online communication and e-mail.

IT Security: sets out essential concepts and skills relating to the ability to understand the main concepts underlying the secure use of ICT in daily life and to use relevant techniques and applications to maintain a secure network connection, use the Internet safely and securely, and manage data and information appropriately

Spreadsheets: this course provides the basis for the practice-based test in ECDL. Spreadsheets requires the learner to understand the concept of spreadsheets and to demonstrate an ability to use a spreadsheet to produce accurate work.

Textbook Information

Medical Physics
1) D. Scannicchio, E. Giroletti, Elementi di Fisica Biomedica, EdiSES
Statistics
Triola M. M. e Triola M. (2009), Statistica per le discipline biosanitarie, Pearson Addison Wesley, Milano.

Notes prepared by the teacher
Informatica
Giuseppe Chiavola

ECDL Guida all’esame per la patente del computer

Petrini Editore

Syllabus 5.0

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