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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Imaging Science 2 | |||
| Reference | HS2056 | Version | 5 |
| Created | June 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | November 2007 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | July 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| The aim of the module is to develop the student's knowledge and understanding of the physical and operating principles of a range of imaging modalities. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Describe the structure, safety and operating principles of a range of imaging technologies. |
| 2 | Explain the principles and applications of quality assurance within Radiography |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| CT, MRI, Ultrasound and Radionuclide Imaging. Dental Imaging, Theatre Imaging and Mammography. Equipment and technologies - mobile, mammography, dental, MRI, CT, RNI, fluoroscopy. Digital imaging, aquisition, processing, manipulation and storage. Quality assurance testing and image reject analysis. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Blended learning - Lectures, tutorials and practical sessions with directed and private study. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 50 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 100 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2 |
| Description: | The assessment will take the form of a written examination. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The module will be assessed by a written examination which will be marked as a percentage. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | Above 70% in the examination |
| B | 60% to 69% in the examination |
| C | 50% to 59% in the examination |
| D | 40% to 49% in the examination |
| E | 30% to 39% in the examination |
| F | 29% or less in the examination |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Successful completion of all Stage One CertHE Radiographic Studies modules (or equivalent) will normally be required. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | CARLTON, R. & ADLER , A., 2012. Principles of Radiographic Imaging. 5th ed. New York: Thomson Delmar. |
| 2 | GRAHAM, D. T. & Cloke, P., 2011. Principles of Radiological Physics. 6th ed. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone. |
| 3 | Journal articles and professional publications. |
| 4 | SHARP, P.F., GEMMELL, H.G. & SMITH, F.W., 1998. Practical Nuclear Medicine. 2nd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press. |
| 5 | SHERER, M. A. & VISCONTI,P.J, 2006. Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography Mosby:St Louis. |