Area: | Department of Medical Imaging Science |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 4 Hours Weekly |
Other Requisite(s): | Admission: Into Master of Medical Imaging Science
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Syllabus: | Introduction to x-rays, medical images and their production. Factors affecting x-ray absorption. Exposure factors affecting the image. Density. Contrast. Fog. Scattered radiation and methods of limiting it. Image quality including unsharpness. Recordingthe image: films and screens. Latent image. Manual and automatic processing. The chemistry of developing and fixing. Sensitometry - speed, latitude and characteristic curves. Tomography. Theoretical and practical foundations of medical imaging science. Introduction to concepts of diagnostic radiography including instrumentation, technical factors, imaging accessories and film processing. Patient care. Positioning theory for the chest, abdomen, upper extremity and shoulder girdle. Positioning theory forlower extremity, vertebral column and thoracic cage. Integration and application of medical imaging science, instrumentation, and imaging principles with reference to imaging techniques. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of imaging principles with respect to x-ray production, its interaction with recording medium and positioning theory of the chest, abdomen and the upper extremity. |
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. St Louis, Mosby. Backhouse, K.L. Hutchings, R.T. (1986) A Colour Atlas of Surface Anatomy. London, Wolfe Medical. |
Unit Texts: | Knights, A.M. Medical Imaging Science, Modality 1: Radiography - Pre-Clinical Experience in Radiography. Manual. Curtin Publication. Knights, A.M. Medical Imaging Science, Modality 1: Radiography. Volume 1. Laboratory Manual. Ballinger, P.W. (1999) Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positions and Radiologic Procedures. 9th ed. Baltimore, Williams and Wilkins. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Final Examination 60%, Tests (3) 30%, Tutorial Presentation 10%. In order to pass this unit, a student must gain a score of at least 50%, with not less than 45% in each of the two components. 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 | | |
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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