307716 (v.1) Medical Imaging Science 612

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Area:	Department of Medical Imaging Science
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	4.0
Lecture:	1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	307715 (v.1) Medical Imaging Science 611 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Radiography Component - Applications of tomography, radiographic procedures for the theatre and mobile radiography, contrast agents, contrast procedures of the genito-urinary, biliary and alimentary systems. Radiography of the cranium, face, sinuses, mandible, salivary glands, and lacrimal system. Special radiographic techniques such hysterosalpinogrpahy, mammography, and computed tomography (CT) pelvimetry. Ultrasound Component - 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 for upper and lower abdominal structures and obstetrical examination.
Unit Outcomes:	On completion of this unit, the student will be able to - Demonstrate knowledge of positioning theory of the theatre and mobile imaging procedures, contrast procedures and the radiography of the cranium. Understand the principles of ultrasound imaging ofthe abdomen and have developed basic practical skills in abdominal ultrasound.
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. and Anthony, B.T. (1993) Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy. 3rd ed. St Louis., Mosby. Dobranowski, J., Stringer, D.A., Somers, S. and Stevenson, G.W. (1990). Procedures in Gastrointestinal Radiology. New York, Springer-Verlag. Friedrich, M. and Sickles, E.A. (1997) Radiological Diagnosis of Breast Diseases. Berlin, Springer. Gyll, C. and Blake, N. (1986). Paediatric Diagnostic Imaging. Wiley , William Heinemann Medical Books. Medical, London, New York. Haller,J.O. and Slovis, T.L. (1995). Paediatric Radiology. Berlin, Springer. Pruce, L.K. (1994). Atlas of Mammographic Positioning. Philadelphia, Saunders. Shapiro, R. (1981). Radiology of the Normal Skull. Year Book, Chicago. Zoran, L.B. (1994) Principles of Genitourinary Radiology, 2nd ed. New York, Theime Medical.
Unit Texts:	Ballinger, P.W. (1999) Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positions and Radiologic Procedures. 9th ed. Baltimore, Williams and Wilkins. Knights, A.M. Medical Imaging, Modality 1: Medical Imaging - Pre-Clinical Experience in Medical Imaging. Manual, Curtin Publication. Sanders, R.C. (1998) Clinical Sonography, A Practical Guide. 3rd ed. Boston, Little Brown.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignment (1) 20%, Final Examination 50%, Laboratory Reports 15%, Test 15%. In order to pass this unit, a student must gain a score of at least 50%, with not less than 45% in each of these components. 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