307703 (v.1) Medical Imaging Instrumentation 612

Area:

Department of Medical Imaging Science

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

2.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

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. Principles of tomography, linear tomography and mobile x-ray equipment. Image intensification and fluoroscopy equipment including mobile equipment. Tests for image quality.

Unit Outcomes:

On completion of this unit, the student will be understand the principles of operation of x-ray equipment to ensure correct use in the clinical environment.

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:

Curry, T.S., Dowdey, J.E. and Murry, R.C. (1991) Christensen's Physics of Diagnostic Radiology. 4th ed. Philadelphia, Lea and Febiger. Kodak (1980) The Fundamentals of Radiography. 12th ed. Rochester,, Eastman Kodak Company.

Unit Texts:

Bushberg, J.T., Seibert, J.A., Leidholdt, E.M. and Boone, J.M. (2002) The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging, 2nd ed, Baltimore, Williams and Wilkins.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Final Examination 80%, Test 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y