Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit convenor
Josh Fitzgerald
Lecturer
Hazel Jenkins
Lecturer
Rich Mildren
Hazel Jenkins
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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:
It is expected that students will follow the Academic Integrity Policy at all times (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/academic-integrity). Breaches of this policy may result in disciplinary procedures for the involved student.
ONLINE QUIZZES
Quizzes will be available online through iLearn unless otherwise indicated. The timing of the online quizzes will be available on the iLearn page. If you miss an online quiz at the scheduled time, a supplementary quiz 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. If you complete an online quiz you are declaring that you are fit to sit that assessment and Special Consideration will not normally be granted.
PHYSICS LAB BOOKS
You will complete a Lab Book for the three physics laboratory sessions held throughout the Session. Missed laboratory sessions must be made up prior to Week 13. A timetable will be released early in the Session to inform you which laboratory sessions you should attend.
THEORY EXAMINATION
The final examination will be held in the University Examination period for Session 1. You are expected to present yourself for examination at the time and place designated in the University Examination Timetable. You are expected to ensure that you are available until the end of the teaching Session, that is, the final day of the official examination period. You are advised that it is Macquarie University policy not to set early examinations for individuals or groups of students.
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. 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.
Please ensure you are familiar with the Special Consideration policy prior to submitting an application.
If you receive Special Consideration approval for the final exam, a supplementary exam will be scheduled. 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. If you are approved for Special Consideration and granted a supplementary exam, only your supplementary exam result will be counted towards your final grade.
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 (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/wellbeing).
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Online quiz 1 | 20% | No | To be advised - see iLearn |
Online quiz 2 | 20% | No | To be advised - see iLearn |
Physics lab book | 10% | No | To be advised - see iLearn |
Final theory exam | 50% | No | University Exam period |
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 3 hours
Due: To be advised - see iLearn
Weighting: 20%
An online quiz on material covered in lecture and tutorial sessions on module 1 - physics
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 3 hours
Due: To be advised - see iLearn
Weighting: 20%
An online quiz on material covered in lectures and tutorial sessions on module 2 - image formation
Assessment Type 1: Lab book
Indicative Time on Task 2: 9 hours
Due: To be advised - see iLearn
Weighting: 10%
Lab books associated with 3 in-person lab sessions performed across the Session
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 12 hours
Due: University Exam period
Weighting: 50%
The exam will assess material from the whole semester
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
HLTH3140 is a mix of in-person and online learning activities that covers the following material:
LECTURES
2-hour weekly lectures that will be a mix of online and in-person lectures, held Thursdays 1-3pm.
TUTORIAL SESSIONS
5 x 1-hour tutorial sessions per student as scheduled. You will be divided into separate groups and attend alternate weeks. The schedule will be available on the iLearn page.
PHYSICS LABORATORY SESSIONS
3 x 3-hour physics laboratory sessions per student as scheduled. You will be divided into separate groups and will attend the appropriate weeks as indicated on the schedule, available on the unit iLearn page.
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. This will contain all Unit information and assessments.
REQUIRED TEXT
Radiologic science for technologists: physics, biology, and protection. Bushong, Stewart C. (Stewart Carlyle), author. Eleventh edition. St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier 2017
REFERENCES
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
Macquarie University offers a range of Student Support Services including:
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Date | Description |
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09/02/2022 | Unit convenor updated |
Unit information based on version 2022.03 of the Handbook