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12177 (v.2) Medical Science 233


 

Area:

Department of Medical Imaging Science

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

6.0

Lecture:

1 x 6 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

6907 (v.4) Medical Imaging Science 111 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Multi-dimensional anatomy of the thorax, abdomen and pelvis. Introductory pathology - disease processes and body defence mechanisms, infection and inflammation, cell necrosis, intravascular and vascular disturbances, hypertrophy, hyperplasia, atrophy, hypoplasia, trauma, neoplasia, pathological effects of ionizing radiation. Pathology and trauma of the musculoskeletal system.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit the student will have gained the ability to identify and describe the anatomy demonstrated on sectional images and cadaver sections of the thorax, abdomen and pelvis, describe the imaging appearances of various tissues and air on CT, MR and cadaver sections, explain the appearances of structures on significant images and sections, use the Learning Images program to assist with their understanding of the sectional anatomy of the upper abdomen and correlate cadaver, CTand MR sections. They will be able to describe disease processes, cellular responses to injury, body defenses, pathological effects of ionizing radiation, infectious disease, neoplasia, circulatory pathophysiology, vascular disorders, systematic manifestations and pathology of cardiac disease, disturbances of growth and development and abnormalities of the musculoskeletal system.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Clemente, C., 1997, 'A Regional Atlas of the Human Body' 4th Edition, Williams and Wilkins. Tortora, G.J. and S.R. Grabowski, 2000, 'Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology', 9th Edition, Wiley.

Unit Texts:

Stevens, A. and Lowe, J., 2000, 'Pathology', 2nd Edition, Mosby, Edinburgh. Weir, J. and Abrahams, P H., 1997, 'Imaging Atlas of Human Anatomy' 2nd Edition, Mosby, London. Fisher, D L, 2003, Learning Images Workbook, Available online from WebCT.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Test (Abdomen ID) 10%. Workbook (abdomen) 5%. Test (Pathology) 20%. Test (Thorax ID) 10%. End of semester exam Imaging Anatomy and Pathology 25% and 30%.

Field of Education:

 10900 Biological Sciences (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1YY 

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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