AI in Health

2026-2027

Algemene informatie

Vakcode XB_0020
Studiepunten 6 EC
Periode P5
Vakniveau 200
Onderwijstaal Engels
Faculteit Faculteit der Bètawetenschappen
Vakcoördinator prof. dr. A.C.M. ten Teije
Examinator prof. dr. A.C.M. ten Teije
Docenten prof. dr. A.C.M. ten Teije
dr. J. Chen
Onderdeel van opleiding(en)

Praktische informatie

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Onderwijsvorm Werkcollege, Hoorcollege
Dit vak wordt in het Engels aangeboden. Omschrijvingen kunnen daardoor mogelijk alleen in het Engels worden weergegeven.

Doel vak

The aim of the course is to make the students familiar with a number of Artificial Intelligence techniques (Knowledge and Understanding) and how they can be applied to the medical field (Applying Knowledge and Understanding, Making Judgments). Furthermore, students should have capability to work in teams (Communication).

Inhoud vak

The aim of the course is to make the students familiar with a number of Artificial Intelligence techniques and how they can be applied to the medical field. The course will be structured along the patient journey: diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and prevention. Several AI techniques will be introduced during the course. The assignments offer students the opportunity to gain practical experience with AI techniques in the health domain. In the assignments, both the AI-technique and a medical topic have to be applied in a practical, hands on, way.

The course will be structured into three thematic modules.

module 1: Diagnosis (eg. ontologies, explainable ML)

module 2: Treatment (eg. representations of guidelines, neurosymbolic approaches)

module 3: Monitoring & Prevention (eg. wearables, translational medicine)

Beside these modules there might be a couple of guest lectures, on for instance natural language processing for medical texts, bioinformatics, and ethical impact.

Aanvullende informatie onderwijsvormen

There will be two lectures per week and one practical session per week.

Toetsvorm

Practical group assignments for each module, and an individual exam. Exam (50%) and practical assignments (50%) form the final grade. For both parts the grade needs to be sufficient (5.5 or higher) to obtain a final grade. No resit is possible for the practical assignments.

Literatuur

Selected scientific papers.

Aanvullende informatie doelgroep

Bachelor Artificial Intelligence (year 2)

Overige informatie

Level 2b Use of generative AI is permitted in a limited way, with disclosure

In this course, generative AI (GenAI), such as ChatGPT or similar tools, may be used in a limited way, for example for editorial support, rephrasing, or structure. Substantive contributions from GenAI may only be used within the limits set by the lecturer. Any use of GenAI must always be explicitly disclosed, in accordance with the lecturer's instructions. The student remains fully responsible for the content, quality, and accuracy of the submitted work. Incorrect use of GenAI is considered fraud. If established, the submitted work or assessment result will be declared invalid, and the Examination Board may impose further measures.



Aanbevolen voorkennis

Recommended courses:

  • Knowledge and data (X_400083)
  • Machine Learning (X_400154)