302823 (v.1) Medical Imaging Science 121

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Area:	Department of Medical Imaging Science
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	6.0
Lecture:	2 x 1 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	4 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. Introduction to x-rays, medical images and their production. Factors effecting x-ray absorption. Exposure factors effecting the image. Optical density, contrast, fog. Magnification, unsharpness, resolution. Recording the image: films and screens. Latent image. Manual and automatic processing. The chemistry of developing and fixing. Quality assurance. Scatter radiation and methods for limiting its effects. Sensitometry, speed, latitude and characteristic curves. Experimental construction of characteristic curves. Image quality. Copying radiographs, subtraction.
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.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Attend 5 (IP) Labs but submit only 4 Lab reports 15%. Attend all (MI) Labs and submit a completed Workbook 10%. One On-Course Test (IP component) 10%. Practical Examination (MI component) 40%. Final Examination (IP component) 25%.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y