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302823 (v.1) Medical Imaging Science 121
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. |
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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. |
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: | 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 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%. |
Field of Education: | 19999 Natural and Physical Sciences not elsewhere classified | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
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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