Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

307717 (v.2) Medical Imaging Science 613


Area:

Department of Medical Imaging Science

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 4 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

307716 (v.2) Medical Imaging Science 612 or any previous version
 

Syllabus:

Ultrasound. The physics of ultrasound, Doppler ultrasound. Transducers, beam formation and focussing. Basis of image formation, A, B and M mode instruments, real time instruments, Doppler ultrasound, duplex scanners, colour Doppler, image recording, 3D imaging, new developments. Artefacts, quality assurance. Integration and application of medical imaging science and instrumentation with reference to ultrasound imaging. Introduction to ultrasound scanning and an overview of all procedures. Techniques forupper and lower abdominal structures and obstetrical examination.
 
** 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:

061501 Radiography

Funding Cluster:

06 - Computing, Built Environment, Health

SOLT (Online) Definitions*:

Informational
*Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information

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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