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307704 (v.1) Medical Imaging Instrumentation 614
Area: | Department of Medical Imaging Science |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 4 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 307703 (v.1) Medical Imaging Instrumentation 612 or any previous version
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307708 (v.1) Medical Physics 632
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Syllabus: | Ultrasound. Nuclear Medicine. Digital Image Processing. Radiography. Computed Tomography (CT). Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). |
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Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit, the student will understand the design principles and the clinical applications of ultrasound, nuclear medicine, digital imaging, computed tomography and magnetic resonance equipment. |
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: | Curry, T.S., Dowdey J.E. and Murry, R.C. (1991) Christensen's Introduction to the Physics of Diagnostic Radiology. 4th ed. Philadelphia., Lea and Febiger. Bernier, D.R., Christian, P.E. and Langan, J.R. (1997) Nulcear Medicine Technology and Techniques.4th ed, St Louis, Mosby. Chandra, R. (1998) Nuclear Medicine Physics: The Basics. 5th ed. Baltimore, Williams and Wilkins. English, R.J. and Brown, S.E. (1990) S.P.E.C.T.: A Primer. 2nd ed. Society of Nuclear Medicine, New York. Hykes, D.L., Hedrick,W.R. and Stachman, D.E. (1992) Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation. 2nd ed. St Louis, Mosby. Kremkau, F.W. (1998) Diagnostic Ultrasound, Principles and Instrument. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Saunders. [Reserved Collection: 616.07543 KRE]. |
Unit Texts: | Bushberg, J.T., Seibert, J.A., Leidholdt, E.M. and Boone, J.M. (2002) The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging, 2nd ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore. Beekman, G (1996). Computer Confluence. (place of publication). Addison Wesley Longman. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments (2) 20%, Final Examination 60%, Test 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 60115 Radiology | HECS Band (if applicable): | 3 |
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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 | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
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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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