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CHIR606 – Radiographic Science
2015 – S1 Day
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convener
Hazel Jenkins
Contact via hazel.jenkins@mq.edu.au
C5C 347
Tuesday, Wednesday 1-4pm
Lecturer
Rich Mildren
Contact via rich.mildren@mq.edu.au
Lecturer
Subramanyam Vemulpad
Contact via subramanyam.vemulpad@mq.edu.au
Tutor
Adam Joyce
Contact via adam.joyce@mq.edu.au
Lecturer
Tony Buxton
Contact via Email
Subramanyam Vemulpad
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| Credit points |
Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MChiroprac
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
HLTH304
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit is conducted to develop students' knowledge in the underlying physical principles of medical radiation science. The unit is presented in three distinct modules:- module 1 is the study of radiation physics, its principles and current technology of imaging equipment,- module 2 is the study of the principles and practice of image production and image processing techniques,- module 3 describes the biological effects of radiation as well as current radiation protection techniques.
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Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Summarise the physics of electricity & magnetism
- Explain the production and properties of x-ray and how they interact with matter
- Critically appraise the principles of radiographic image production and processing
- Contrast the generation and use of advanced imaging modalities
- Explain the biological effects of radiation
- Summarise radiation protection in relation to radiography
- Apply the principles of image production and radiation protection in a clinical context
General Assessment Information
Attendance at the 3 laboratory sessions across the semester, covering each of the different experiments is compulsory. A missed session must be made up prior to week 13.
Submission of assignments will be through ilearn unless otherwise indicated.
Late submission of assignments will result in a grade deduction of 10% per day late. Submissions handed in more than 1 week after the due date will not be assessed.
Extensions to assessment due dates may be granted under extenuating circumstances. Application for extensions must be made under the disruption to studies policy (http://students.mq.edu.au/student_admin/exams/disruption_to_studies/), applied for through www.ask.mq.edu.au within 5 days of the disruption and prior to the submission date of the assignment.
Resubmission of work or resitting of exams will not be considered under usual circumstances. If resubmission or resitting is considered, a grade of 50% will be the maximum achievable.
If a practical exam, slide exam or theory exam is missed a supplementary exam will only be considered under the disruption to studies policy (http://students.mq.edu.au/student_admin/exams/disruption_to_studies/), applied for through www.ask.mq.edu.au within 5 days of the disruption.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Due |
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| Assignment 1 | 5% | 25 March 5pm |
| Laboratory work | 15% | varies for each prac group |
| Mid semester exam | 20% | 27 March; 10-12 (in class) |
| Assignment 2 | 10% | 6 May 5pm |
| Final Examination | 50% | University Exam period |
Assignment 1
Due: 25 March 5pm
Weighting: 5%
Online quiz; available on ilearn from Friday 6/3/15
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Summarise the physics of electricity & magnetism
- Explain the production and properties of x-ray and how they interact with matter
Laboratory work
Due: varies for each prac group
Weighting: 15%
3 experiments to be performed over the course of the semester starting from week 3 or 4. Students will be divided into groups and a timetable will be posted to notify of the weeks they will need to attend.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Summarise the physics of electricity & magnetism
- Explain the production and properties of x-ray and how they interact with matter
Mid semester exam
Due: 27 March; 10-12 (in class)
Weighting: 20%
In-class exam based on Module 1 lectures (lectures weeks 2-4)
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Summarise the physics of electricity & magnetism
- Explain the production and properties of x-ray and how they interact with matter
Assignment 2
Due: 6 May 5pm
Weighting: 10%
Assignment 2 will be available and submitted through ilearn. More information regarding this will be available early in semester.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Critically appraise the principles of radiographic image production and processing
- Apply the principles of image production and radiation protection in a clinical context
Final Examination
Due: University Exam period
Weighting: 50%
Exam material from Introduction lecture and modules 2 and 3
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Explain the production and properties of x-ray and how they interact with matter
- Critically appraise the principles of radiographic image production and processing
- Contrast the generation and use of advanced imaging modalities
- Explain the biological effects of radiation
- Summarise radiation protection in relation to radiography
Delivery and Resources
2-hour lectures every week and 3-hour practical laboratory for 3 specified weeks per student.
The web page for this unit can be found at: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au and following the links for either Postgraduate or Undergraduate students
REQUIRED TEXTS/MANUALS
Radiological Science For Technologists - Physics, Biology and Protection. - Stewart C Bushong 10th Edition, Elsevier, 2013.
HLTH304/CHIR606 Laboratory Notebook 2015 – available from Co-op book store.
REFERENCES
Essentials of Radiologic Science. - Robert A. Fosbinder & Denise Orth; Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. 2010
Principles of Radiological Physics. - Robin Wilks, (2nd Edition), Churchill Livingstone Edinburgh. 1987
Introduction to Radiologic Technology. - LaVerne Tolley Gurley & William J. Callaway (7th Edition); Mosby St Louis 2011
Unit Schedule
WEEK 1 Hazel Jenkins
Introduction. Explanation of syllabus. Historical background of the discovery of Xrays. Current use of radiography.
WEEK 2/3 Rich Mildren
Electricity and magnetism. Electric currents. Electromagnetic radiation. X-ray circuits.
WEEK 3/4 Rich Mildren
X-ray tubes. What are X-rays and how are they produced. X-ray interactions.
WEEK 5 MID SEMESTER EXAM
WEEK 6 No Lecture: PUBLIC HOLIDAY
WEEK 7 Anthony Buxton
Image formation. Optical Density and Contrast as related to exposure parameters: milliamperes (mA),time (s), milliampere seconds (mAs), Kilovoltage (kVp), distance (SID or FFD). Variable kVp techniques. Radiographic film. Film processing. Sensitometry & densitometry. Characteristic curve. Intensifying screens – Construction; Spectral matching; Screen speed; Quantum mottle Film/screen cassettes;
WEEK 8 Anthony Buxton
Direct Radiography, Computed Radiography, Radiological Information Systems (RIS) and Picture Archival and Communication Systems (PACS). Digital Image manipulation – Window and Level (Density and Contrast). Exposure Indices.
WEEK 9 Anthony Buxton
Grids. Image sharpness. Automatic Exposure Control (AEC). Image artifacts.
WEEK 10 Anthony Buxton
Special radiographic equipment (Fluoroscopy, CT, MRI).
WEEK 11 Subra Vemulpad
Biological effects of radiation. The Law of Bergonne & Tribondeau. Linear energy transfer. Types of cell damage.
WEEK 12 Subra Vemulpad
Direct & indirect effects. High-dose radiation effects. Radiation & pregnancy. Genetic effects.
WEEK 13 Anthony Buxton
Radiation protection. Reduction of radiation dose to the patient. Reduction of radiation exposure to the staff. Effective dose. Regulations. Radiation detectors. Natural background radiation.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grading Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Grievance Management Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grievance_management/policy.html
Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results
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Graduate Capabilities
Capable of Professional and Personal Judgement and Initiative
We want our graduates to have emotional intelligence and sound interpersonal skills and to demonstrate discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgement. They will exercise initiative as needed. They will be capable of risk assessment, and be able to handle ambiguity and complexity, enabling them to be adaptable in diverse and changing environments.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Critically appraise the principles of radiographic image production and processing
- Summarise radiation protection in relation to radiography
- Apply the principles of image production and radiation protection in a clinical context
Assessment tasks
- Assignment 2
- Final Examination
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Our graduates will have enquiring minds and a literate curiosity which will lead them to pursue knowledge for its own sake. They will continue to pursue learning in their careers and as they participate in the world. They will be capable of reflecting on their experiences and relationships with others and the environment, learning from them, and growing - personally, professionally and socially.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Critically appraise the principles of radiographic image production and processing
- Summarise radiation protection in relation to radiography
- Apply the principles of image production and radiation protection in a clinical context
Assessment tasks
- Assignment 2
- Final Examination
Discipline Specific Knowledge and Skills
Our graduates will take with them the intellectual development, depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content in their chosen fields to make them competent and confident in their subject or profession. They will be able to demonstrate, where relevant, professional technical competence and meet professional standards. They will be able to articulate the structure of knowledge of their discipline, be able to adapt discipline-specific knowledge to novel situations, and be able to contribute from their discipline to inter-disciplinary solutions to problems.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Summarise the physics of electricity & magnetism
- Explain the production and properties of x-ray and how they interact with matter
- Critically appraise the principles of radiographic image production and processing
- Contrast the generation and use of advanced imaging modalities
- Explain the biological effects of radiation
- Summarise radiation protection in relation to radiography
- Apply the principles of image production and radiation protection in a clinical context
Assessment tasks
- Assignment 1
- Laboratory work
- Mid semester exam
- Assignment 2
- Final Examination
Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
We want our graduates to be capable of reasoning, questioning and analysing, and to integrate and synthesise learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments; to be able to critique constraints, assumptions and limitations; to be able to think independently and systemically in relation to scholarly activity, in the workplace, and in the world. We want them to have a level of scientific and information technology literacy.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Summarise the physics of electricity & magnetism
- Explain the production and properties of x-ray and how they interact with matter
- Critically appraise the principles of radiographic image production and processing
- Contrast the generation and use of advanced imaging modalities
- Explain the biological effects of radiation
- Summarise radiation protection in relation to radiography
- Apply the principles of image production and radiation protection in a clinical context
Assessment tasks
- Assignment 1
- Laboratory work
- Mid semester exam
- Assignment 2
- Final Examination
Problem Solving and Research Capability
Our graduates should be capable of researching; of analysing, and interpreting and assessing data and information in various forms; of drawing connections across fields of knowledge; and they should be able to relate their knowledge to complex situations at work or in the world, in order to diagnose and solve problems. We want them to have the confidence to take the initiative in doing so, within an awareness of their own limitations.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Critically appraise the principles of radiographic image production and processing
- Summarise radiation protection in relation to radiography
- Apply the principles of image production and radiation protection in a clinical context
Assessment tasks
- Assignment 2
- Final Examination
Effective Communication
We want to develop in our students the ability to communicate and convey their views in forms effective with different audiences. We want our graduates to take with them the capability to read, listen, question, gather and evaluate information resources in a variety of formats, assess, write clearly, speak effectively, and to use visual communication and communication technologies as appropriate.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Summarise radiation protection in relation to radiography
- Apply the principles of image production and radiation protection in a clinical context
Assessment tasks
- Assignment 2
- Final Examination
Engaged and Ethical Local and Global citizens
As local citizens our graduates will be aware of indigenous perspectives and of the nation's historical context. They will be engaged with the challenges of contemporary society and with knowledge and ideas. We want our graduates to have respect for diversity, to be open-minded, sensitive to others and inclusive, and to be open to other cultures and perspectives: they should have a level of cultural literacy. Our graduates should be aware of disadvantage and social justice, and be willing to participate to help create a wiser and better society.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Explain the biological effects of radiation
- Summarise radiation protection in relation to radiography
- Apply the principles of image production and radiation protection in a clinical context
Assessment tasks
- Assignment 2
- Final Examination
Socially and Environmentally Active and Responsible
We want our graduates to be aware of and have respect for self and others; to be able to work with others as a leader and a team player; to have a sense of connectedness with others and country; and to have a sense of mutual obligation. Our graduates should be informed and active participants in moving society towards sustainability.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Explain the biological effects of radiation
- Summarise radiation protection in relation to radiography
- Apply the principles of image production and radiation protection in a clinical context
Assessment tasks
- Assignment 2
- Final Examination