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70407-01 - Lecture: Forensic Imaging (3 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2026 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers |
Claudia Lenz (claudia.lenz@unibas.ch, Assessor)
Dominique Neuhaus (dominique.neuhaus@unibas.ch) Andrea Zirn (andrea.zirn@unibas.ch) |
| Content | Introduction • General introduction to forensic medicine Basic Research Tools • Literature research, referencing • Scientific poster preparation X-ray & CT • X-ray of living subjects in forensic medicine: general introduction, imaging tools, age estimation, fracture dating • Post mortem CT in forensic medicine: indication list, identification, research projects (automatic registration & detection of causes of death) • Exercises and poster presentations MRI • MRI of living subjects in forensic medicine: general introduction, strangulation, research projects • Post mortem MRI in forensic medicine: potential, pitfalls, research projects • Exercises and poster presentations Forensic Photography • General introduction to daylight & infrared photography, application in forensic medicine • Exercises and poster presentations Histology • General introduction, forensic applications • Exercises and poster presentations Biomechanics • General introduction, biomechanical models based on CT or MRI • Exercises and poster presentations |
| Learning objectives | After completing the module, students will be able to… • Have an overview of current applied and future potential methods in forensic imaging • Differentiate forensic and clinical applications • Have an overview of the discussed research tools • Explain and compare application of X-ray & CT in forensic medicine for living and post mortem subjects • Analyze X-ray & CT imaging data • Explain and compare application of MRI in forensic medicine for living and post mortem subjects • Analyze MRI imaging data • Explain and compare application of Infrared (IR) photography • Analyze IR data • Have an overview of the different biomechanical challenges in forensic medicine • Analyze histological images • Explain and evaluate different biomechanical models based on CT imaging • Analyze imaging data of biomechanical challenges • Evaluate / discuss and create poster on a relevant course topic |
| Admission requirements | • Medical Image Processing • Principles in Medical Imaging Further required competences: • Programming basics in Matlab & Python • Basic knowledge in literature research & research methodologies |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Wednesday | 10.15-12.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.193 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 16.09.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.193 |
| Wednesday 23.09.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.193 |
| Wednesday 30.09.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.193 |
| Wednesday 07.10.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.193 |
| Wednesday 14.10.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.193 |
| Wednesday 21.10.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.193 |
| Wednesday 28.10.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.193 |
| Wednesday 04.11.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.193 |
| Wednesday 11.11.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.193 |
| Wednesday 18.11.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.193 |
| Wednesday 25.11.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.193 |
| Wednesday 02.12.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.193 |
| Wednesday 09.12.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.193 |
| Wednesday 16.12.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.193 |
| Modules |
Module Specialisation: Medical Nanosciences (Master's Studies: Nanosciences) Module: Image Acquisition and Analysis (Master's Studies: Biomedical Engineering) |
| Assessment format | record of achievement |
| Assessment details | • Attendance of lectures (80% to pass) • Exercises (during semester) (80% filled out to pass) • Scientific poster preparation (2/3 of grade) • Poster presentation (to be presented at the corresponding session during semester) (1/3 of grade) |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | one repetition, best attempt counts |
| Scale | 1-6 0,1 |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Medicine |
| Offered by | Departement Biomedical Engineering (DBE) |