Module Title
Imaging Technology
Keywords
X-ray equipment, specialist radiographic imaging requirements, fluoroscopic CCTV, hard copy imaging, image quality and production cycles, picture archiving and communication systems, teleradiology. |
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Prerequisites for Module
Successful completion of level 1 modules for BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography course will normally be required.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
The aim of this module is to allow the student to build on the knowledge gained in Imaging Science and Technology. The student will then explore more complicated types of x-ray equipment, imaging technologies and methods of distributing image information, whilst maintaining the necessary security.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Evaluate a range of x-ray producing equipment and analyse their suitablability for varying uses including fluoroscopy.
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Consider the basic physical and technological principles of CT and MRI.
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Describe, discuss and evaluate suitable systems for processing of diagnostic images in permanent hard and soft copy formats.
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Discuss the advantages and limitations of information systems in radiology.
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Indicative Module Content
This module builds on learning which has taken place in level one Imaging Science and Technology module. The student will consider varying designs of x-ray producing equipment and analyse their suitablability for a range of uses including fluoroscopy. The student will also be introduced to the basic physical and technolgical principles of CT and MRI. Previous study of image production and quality will be expanded to include hard and soft copy production, analogue, computed and digital imaging. The unit will also consider medical information systems and PACS systems, evaluating their applications and impact on radiology.
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Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Lectures
| 30 | Tutorials
| 30 | Laboratory (including computer lab)
| 20 |
Directed Study
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| 110 |
Private Study
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| 110 |
Mode of Delivery
This is a lecture/laboratory based module with supportive tutorials and private study.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3,4
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Major Component.
All learning outcomes are assessed by coursework.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | CARTER, P. AND PATERSON, A., 1997. Chesney's x-ray equipment for student radiographers. Oxford: Blackwell Science.
| | 2. | COIERA, E., 1997. Guide to medical informatics, the internet and telemedicine. London: Chapman & Hall Medical.
| | 3. | GRAHAM, D.T. & CLOKE, P., 2003. Principles of radiological physics. 4th ed. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
| | 4. | GUNN, C., 2002. Radiographic imaging: a practical approach. 3rd ed. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
| | 5. | WEBB, S., 2000. The physics of medical imaging. 3rd ed. Bristol: Adam Hilger.
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