6906 (v.4) Medical Imaging Instrumentation 112

Area:

Department of Medical Imaging Science

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

2.0

Lecture:

2 x 1 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

12174 (v.2) Medical Physics 131 or any previous version

Co Requisite(s):

6908 (v.3) Medical Imaging Science 112

Syllabus:

X-ray machine design, x-ray tubes, mains supply transformers, rectification, high tension circuits, timing devices and circuit protection. Conventional x-ray equipment design. Single and three - phase equipment. Linear tomography and mobile x-ray equipment. Image intensification and fluoroscopy equipment including mobile equipment.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have developed knowledge of the design principles of radiologic equipment. Be able to appreciate the limitations, capabilities and to recognise faults of radiologic equipment. Be able to identify andproblem solve common faults of radiologic equipment.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

Bushberg, G.I., Seibert, J.A., Leidholdt, E.M., and Boone, J.M., 1994, The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Final Examination 70%. Mid-Semester Test 30%. In order to pass this unit, students must score an overall mark of not less than 50% and must gain at least 45% in each component. If less than 45% is gained in one (or both) component(s) and therefore that component is failed, the final grade will be the lower of F45 (Fail 45%), or the actual score gained.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y