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307709 (v.1) Imaging Principles 633


Area:

Department of Applied Physics

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

4.0
 
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
 

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

307704 (v.1) Medical Imaging Instrumentation 614
AND
307708 (v.1) Medical Physics 632 or any previous version
 

Syllabus:

The radiographic image. Factors affecting contrast and image quality. Quantum mottle. Sharpness and resolution. Measures of image quality including point spread, line spread and modulation transfer functions. Noise and the Wiener spectrum. Fourieranalysis and its use in radiographic imaging. Image intensifier and electronic images. Filters. Image systems, digital imaging, computed radiography, digitization, computer manipulation, computer storage of digital images, computer analysis of images, digital image quality, image display devices, interactive programming, hard copy imaging production and the development of diagnostic imaging systems, including picture archiving computer systems (PACS). Images in radiography, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, digital and digital imaging subtraction, tomography, positron emission tomography (PET) and single proton emission tomography (SPECT). Image quality of all facets of medical imaging. Image processing and manipulation.
 
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **
 

Field of Education:

60115 Radiology

HECS Band (if applicable):

3

Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information:

Informational

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.

 
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