Module Number

MDZINFM2430 (MDZINF2420) 		Module Title

Telemedicine 		Type of Module

Compulsory
ECTS 6
Work load
- Contact time
- Self study
Workload:
180 h
Class time:
60 h / 4 SWS
Self study:
120 h
Duration 1 Semester
Frequency In the winter semester
Language of instruction German
Type of Exam

Written Test
Lecture type(s) Lecture, Tutorial
Content

Introduction to communication networks; communication over modern IP networks; quality of service in IP networks; methods of multimedia communication in networks; computer and multimedia introduction to information and coding theory; compression methods for digital media; media-technical aspects of telemedical applications (image-assisted consultation and therapy services, teleradiology, telepathology, telesurgery).
Objectives

The participants have gained an in-depth understanding of the problems of digital media and especially their transmission via networks. They know the most important compression methods for digital media and their respective areas of application. They can assess the multimedia capabilities of conventional networks and know about possibilities for improvement. They know most of today's relevant telemedical applications and can assess in special application situations whether the information technology prerequisites for their use are created.
Allocation of credits / grading
Type of Class
Status
SWS
Credits
Type of Exam
Exam duration
Evaluation
Calculation
of Module (%)
Lecture
V
o
3
6.0
wt
90
g
100
Prerequisite for participation There are no specific prerequisites.
Lecturer / Other Abele, Walter
Literature

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Last offered Wintersemester 2022
Planned for Wintersemester 2023
Assigned Study Areas BIOINFM2510, INFM2510, MDZINFM, MEINFM3210, MEINFM3220