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6908 (v.3) Medical Imaging Science 112


 

Area:

Department of Medical Imaging Science

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0

Lecture:

3 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

2 x 1 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

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

Other Requisite(s):

Admission: Completion of all first semester units

Syllabus:

Positioning theory for chest and abdomen, veterbral column and thoracic cage. Integration and application of medical imaging science, instrumentation and imaging principles with reference to imaging techniques. Radiographic, surface and applied anatomy of the chest, abdomen, head and neck. Application of geometric principles and axial relationships to the interpretation of radiographic anatomy and their implications to radiographic procedures.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to demonstrate understanding of the roles of the medical imaging scientist. Describe the positioning and technical requirements for the chest, abdomen, vertebral column and thoracic cage. Identify and describe anatomical structures on conventional and/or contrast radiographs. Locate anatomical structures using surface landmarks and lines and planes of reference. Use geometric principles and axial relationships to interpret radiographic anatomy.

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:

Backhouse, K.L. Hutchings, R.T., 1986, A Colour Atlas of Surface Anatomy. Clinical and Applied. Wolfe Medical, London. Bontrager, K.L., 1993, Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy. 3rd ed. Mosby, St Louis. Field, D., 1994, Anatomy: Palpation and Surface Markings. Butterworth Heinemann, Oxford. Fleckenstein, P. & Tranum-Jensen, J, 1993, Anatomy in Diagnostic Imaging. Munksgaard, Copenhagen. Greenspan, A., 1992, Orthopaedic Radiology. 2nd ed. Gower Medical, New York. Keogh. B.E. & Ebbs,S.R., 1984, Normal Surface Anatomy. Heineman, London. Lusted, L.B. & Keats, T.E., 1978, Atlas of Roentgenographic Measurement. 4th ed. Year Book Medical, Chicago. McKears D. & Owen, R., 1979, Surface Anatomy for Radiographers. Wright, Bristol. Meschan, I., 1975, An Atlas of Anatomy Basic to Radiology. Saunders, Philadelphia. O'Rahilly, R., 1986, Gardner Gray O'Rahilly Anatomy. 5th ed. Saunders, Philadelphia. Simon, G. & Hamilton, W.J., 1978, X-Ray Anatomy Butterworths, London Wicke, L., 1987, Atlas of Radiologic Anatomy. 4th ed. Urban/Schwarzenberg, Baltimore.

Unit Texts:

Ballinger, P.W., 1999, Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positions and Radiological Procedures, 9th ed., Vol. 1, 2 and 3, Mosby, St. Louis. Weir, J. & Abrahams, P H., 1997, Imaging Atlas of Human Anatomy 2nd ed. Mosby, London.Tortora G.J & Grabowski S.R., 2000, Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology , 9th ed. Wiley, New York. Clemente, C.D., 1997, A Regional Atlas of the Human Body. 4th ed. Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore. Knights, A.M. Medical Imaging Science, Modality 1: Radiography-Pre-clinical Experience in Radiography. Manual. Curtin Publication. Dirckx, J.H. Ed., 1997, Stedman's Concise Medical & Allied Health Dictionary 3rd ed. Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Final Exam (Imaging and Imaging Anatomy (MIS 104) 35% and 25%. Test 1 (mcq/SCAT/Imaging Anatomy) (MIS 104) 7%. Test 2 (radiograph ID) (MIS 104) 9%. Test 3 (mcq/SCAT/Imaging) 15%. Test 4 (mcq/SCAT/Imaging Anatomy) (MIS 104) 9%. MIS 104 students should double the percentage values for each of the assessments. In order to pass this unit, students must score an overall mark of not less than 50% and must gain at least 45% in each component. If less than 45% is gained in one (or both) component(s) and therefore that component is failed, the final grade will be the lower of F45 (Fail 45%), or the actual score gained.

Field of Education:

 19999 Natural and Physical Sciences not elsewhere classified

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

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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