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Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor
Simon French
Lecturer
Hazel Jenkins
Lecturer
Rich Mildren
Physics lab manager
Adam Joyce
Lecturer
Craig Moore
Tutor
Annie Young
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
130cp at 1000 level or above including 40cp at 2000 level
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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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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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
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LABORATORIES
You will be scheduled to attend three laboratory sessions throughout the semester. Missed sessions must be made up prior to week 13. A timetable will be released early in the semester to inform you which laboratory sessions you should attend. Please email the lab manager, Adam Joyce adam.joyce@mq.edu.au if you have concerns regarding your laboratory session time or to arrange making-up missed sessions.
IN-CLASS EXAMS
If an in-class exam is missed a supplementary exam will only be considered under the Special Consideration policy (https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/special-consideration), applied for through www.ask.mq.edu.au within 5 days of the assessment.
If you attend and complete an examination you are declaring that you are fit to sit that assessment and Special Consideration will not normally be granted.
THEORY EXAMINATIONS
The University Examination period for Semester 1, 2020 is from June 9th to June 26th 2020.
You are expected to present yourself for examination at the time and place designated in the University Examination Timetable. The timetable will be available in Draft form approximately eight weeks before the commencement of the examinations and in Final form approximately four weeks before the commencement of the examinations.
You are advised that it is Macquarie University policy not to set early examinations for individuals or groups of students. You are expected to ensure that you are available until the end of the teaching semester that is the final day of the official examination period.
The only exception to not sitting an examination at the designated time is because of documented illness or unavoidable disruption. In these circumstances you may wish to consider applying for Special Consideration. Information about unavoidable disruption and the Special Consideration process is available at https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/ special-consideration, applied for through www.ask.mq.edu.au within 5 days of the disruption.
If you receive special consideration for the final exam, a supplementary exam will be scheduled in the interval between July 13th to July 24th, 2020. By making a special consideration application for the final exam you are declaring yourself available for a resit during the supplementary examination period and will not be eligible for a second special consideration approval based on pre-existing commitments. Please ensure you are familiar with the policy prior to submitting an application. You can check the supplementary exam information page on FSE101 in iLearn (bit.l y/FSESupp) for dates, and approved applicants will receive an individual notification one week prior to the exam with the exact date and time of their supplementary examination. If you are approved for Special Consideration and granted a supplementary exam, only your supplementary exam result will be counted towards your final grade.
If you attend and complete an examination you are declaring that you are fit to sit that assessment and Special Consideration will not normally be granted.
Students with a pre-existing disability/health condition or prolonged adverse circumstances may be eligible for ongoing assistance and support. Such support is governed by other policies and may be sought and coordinated through Student Wellbeing and Support Services.
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LECTURES
2-hour lectures each week on Tuesday 2-4pm in 23 Wallys Walk - T2 Theatre. These lectures are also available on iLearn.
LABORATORY SESSIONS
3 x 3-hour practical laboratory's per student as scheduled, starting week 3. You will be divided into separate groups and wlll attend the appropriate weeks as indicated on the laboratory schedule, available on the unit iLearn page.
TUTORIAL SESSIONS
5 x 1-hour tutorial sessions per student as scheduled. You will be divided into separate groups and attend alternate weeks starting week 2 (week 1 for those scheduled on Friday).
iLEARN PAGE
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. There is a combined iLearn page for HLTH3140 and CHIR6410 students.
REQUIRED TEXTS/MANUALS
Radiological Science For Technologists - Physics, Biology and Protection. - Stewart C Bushong 10th Edition, Elsevier, 2013.
HLTH3140/CHIR6410 Laboratory Notebook 2020.
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
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WEEK 1 Rich Mildren and Simon French
Introduction to Unit; Electricity and magnetism/Explanation of syllabus.
WEEK 2 Rich Mildren
Electric currents. Electromagnetic radiation. X-ray circuits. X-ray tubes.
WEEK 3 Rich Mildren
What are X-rays and how are they produced. X-ray interactions.
WEEK 4 Hazel Jenkins
Historical background and the current use of radiography. Image formation. Optical Density and Contrast as related to exposure parameters: milliamperes (mA),time (s), milliampere seconds (mAs), Kilovoltage (kVp), distance (SID or FFD).
WEEK 5 Hazel Jenkins
Scatter radiation. Grids. Image sharpness. Assessing the image.
WEEK 6 - Craig Moore
Radiographic film. Film processing. Sensitometry & densitometry. Characteristic curve. Intensifying screens – Construction; Spectral matching; Screen speed; Quantum mottle Film/screen cassettes;
WEEK 7 - Craig Moore
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 8 - Craig Moore
Variable kVp techniques. Automatic Exposure Control (AEC). Image artifacts.
WEEK 9 - Craig Moore
Biological effects of radiation. The Law of Bergonne & Tribondeau. Linear energy transfer. Types of cell damage.
WEEK 10 - Craig Moore
Direct & indirect effects. High-dose radiation effects. Radiation & pregnancy. Genetic effects.
WEEK 11 - Craig Moore
Radiation protection. Reduction of radiation dose to the patient. Reduction of radiation exposure to the staff. Effective dose. Regulations. Radiation detectors. Natural background radiation.
WEEK 12 - Craig Moore
Special radiographic equipment (Fluoroscopy, CT, MRI).
WEEK 13 No lecture for HLTH3140 (CHIR6410 lecture will occur)
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21/02/2020 | Staff added and schedule updated |