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Introduction to Medical Computing
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Outline
Overview:
What is the course about, who is it for, what will it be like.
Administration:
Formal course outline, including grading scheme etc.
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Topic 1: Basics of computers and computation
Topic 2: Data Representations
Topic 3: Cryptography
Topic 4: Basics of Medical Imaging
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5. University of Western Ontario CS 2125. © Stephen M. Watt
Overview
Today, computers figure in every aspect of medicine, either as part of the supporting infrastructure or as an essential part of prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
This course is for students who wish to better understand how computers fill these roles and what are their potentials and limitations.
Students are introduced to computing fundamentals as they relate to medical computing, following which a series of topics is covered.
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Q: I have never programmed before. Is that a problem? A: That is absolutely OK. We said no programming pre-requisites, and we meant it.
Q: I have never taken a biology course. Is that a problem? A: That is absolutely OK. We said no bio pre-requisites, and we meant it.
Q: What do you mean, “essay course”? A: Most (but not all) of the assignments for 2125 will involve writing. These will model typical practical writing tasks.
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Overview
Classes will be lecture format for the most part, with some break out work.
Aim to have some guest lectures by people active in different areas of computers and medicine.
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Administration
Course web site:
Course outline:
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Differences?
CS 2125 is an essay course.
CS 2124 is an assignment-based course.
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Phew!
Take away message:
CS 2125 is an essay course. CS 2124 isn’t. Assignments will be marked as such.
Dates of assignments and mid-term.
Don’t scam.
Everything else.
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