12865 (v.3) Medical Imaging Science 101
| Area: | Department of Medical Imaging Science |
| Credits: | 12.5 |
| Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
| Lecture: | 2 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Syllabus: | Relationship between mAs and density. kV and mAs rules. Film and intensifying screens. Scatter and grids. Geometrical factors effecting radiographic image. Radiographic positioning and terminology for the extremities. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit the student will familiarity with imaging principles in medical imaging, x-ray absorption in materials (eg. body tissues), exposure factors for imaging, characteristics of a diagnostic radiograph, various film and screen systems, radiographic processing and quality assurance and characteristics of radiographic film/screen combination. |
| 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: | Bontrager, K.L., 1993, 'Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy', 3rd ed., Mosby, St Louis. Cullinan, J.E and Cullinan A.M., 1980, 'Illustrated Guide to X - ray Technics', 2nd Edition. Curry, T.S., Dowdey, J.E. and Murray, R.C., 1990, 'Christensens Physics of Diagnostic Radiology', 4th Edition, Williams & Wilkins. Gray, J.E. et al., 1983, 'Quality Control in Diagnostic Imaging', University Park Press, Baltimore. Jenkins, D., 1983, 'Radiographic Photography and Imaging Processes', MTP Press Ltd. Kodak, 1980, 'The Fundamentals of Radiography', 12th Edition, Eastman Kodak Company. Rochester, New York. Sweeny, R.J., 1983, 'Radiographic Artefacts. Their Cause and Control'. |
| Unit Texts: | Bushberg, J.T., Seibert, J.A., Leidholdt, E.M. and Boone, J.M.,1994, 'The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging', Williams & Wilkins. Knights, A.M. 'Medical Imaging Science, Modality 1. Radiography. Volume 1 Laboratory Workbook'. Curtin Publication. Medical Imaging Science 121 Laboratory Workbook, 2003, Curtin Publication. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Attend all (MI) Labs and submit a completed Workbook 20%. Practical Examination (MI component) 80%. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | Y | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | Y | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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