Medical Use of Ultrasound, Microwaves and Light, and Other Physical Methods Field of study: Medical Physics
Programme code: W4-S1FM19.2025

Module name: Medical Use of Ultrasound, Microwaves and Light, and Other Physical Methods
Module code: W4-FM-S1-7-23-34
Programme code: W4-S1FM19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2028/2029
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The content contains a synthetic description of the medical use of ultrasound, microwaves and light as well as other physical methods in diagnosis and therapy, with particular emphasis on physical medicine.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student understands the importance of medical physics for modern medical science. [E1]
W01 [4/5]
The student has the ability to formulate problems and use the methodology of physical research to solve them. [E2]
U07 [4/5]
The student knows how to use literature, databases and other sources to be able to interpret the problem and draw conclusions. [E3]
U08 [3/5] U09 [3/5]
The student knows how to use literature, databases and other sources to be able to interpret the problem and draw conclusions. [E4]
W04 [4/5]
The student understands the need to systematically read scientific and popular science journals in order to broaden and deepen knowledge of medical physics. [E5]
K01 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [FZ1] 15 Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating method – seminar / proseminar [b05] 
exam E1 E2 E3 E4 E5
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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