Grade descriptors and other information concerning grading are contained in the Macquarie University Assessment Policy.

All final grades are determined by a grading committee, in accordance with the Macquarie University Assessment Policy, and are not the sole responsibility of the Unit Convenor.

Students will be awarded a final grade and a mark which must correspond to the grade descriptors specified in the Assessment Procedure (clause 127-8).

To pass this unit, you must demonstrate sufficient evidence of achievement of the learning outcomes, meet any ungraded requirements, and achieve a final mark of 50 or better.

Further details for each assessment task will be available on iLearn.

Late Submissions

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (OF THE TOTAL POSSIBLE MARK) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a grade of ‘0’ will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical concern. 

 For example:

For any late submissions of time-sensitive tasks, such as scheduled tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, and/or scheduled practical assessments/labs, students need to submit an application for Special Consideration.

As a student enrolled in this unit, you will engage in a range of in-person and online learning activities described below:

ONLINE MODULES

Theory content will be delivered through weekly online modules. It is expected that you work through the material in these modules prior to any related tutorial or practical sessions.

DISCUSSION TUTORIALS

One 1-hour discussion tutorial will be held weekly on Thursdays 1-2pm. These tutorials will include group based discussions of theory content from the online modules and will not be recorded.

RADIOGRAPHY TUTORIALS

Weekly 1-hour tutorial sessions to practice radiographic technique, including simulated practice at dummy x-ray machines. You will select a 1-hour class on Thursdays between 2-6pm.

PHYSICS LABORATORY SESSION

1 x 3-hour physics laboratory session per student as scheduled. You will be divided into separate groups and will attend the appropriate week as indicated on the schedule, available on the unit iLearn page early in the session.

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 which will hold all the unit information. There will also be a separate iLearn page for each unit which will just hold assessment results (this is due to how the university systems treat co-taught units such as this).

RECOMMENDED READINGS

• Radiologic science for technologists: physics, biology, and protection. Bushong, Stewart C. (Stewart Carlyle), author. Eleventh edition. St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier 2017

REQUIRED MANUALS, NOTES, AND MATERIALS:

Set of left and right radiographic markers. Radiographic markers are available from a number of online sites. It is required that you have markers for use in radiographic positioning tutorials and competencies.

Online Module notes (available electronically on ilearn)

Radiographic Positioning Manual, 2026 (available electronically on ilearn)

ADDITIONAL READINGS

• Essentials of radiologic science. Fosbinder, Robert.; Orth, Denise. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2012
• Principles of radiological physics. Graham, Donald T.; Cloke, Paul J. 4th ed. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone 2003
• Introduction to Radiologic Technology. LaVerne Tolley Gurley & William J. Callaway (7th Edition); Mosby St Louis 2011

TECHNOLOGY USED

Active participation in the learning activities throughout the unit will require students to have access to a tablet, laptop, or similar device. Students who do not own a laptop computer may borrow one from the university library.

Topics to be covered:

• History of imaging
• Image production
• Electricity and magnetism
• X-ray tube
• X-ray generation and interactions
• Biological effects of radiation
• Image quality
• Film and digital radiography
• Exposure techniques and variables
• Radiation protection
• Specific radiographic equipment
• Normal radiographic anatomy and image assessment
• Radiography of the spine and extremities

See iLearn for a detailed unit schedule.

Course level changes have led to changes in the content and unit learning outcomes in this unit. Key changes include the addition of radiography and radiographic anatomy components and the reduction of physics components.

Social inclusion at Macquarie University is about giving everyone who has the potential to benefit from higher education the opportunity to study at university, participate in campus life and flourish in their chosen field. The University has made significant moves to promote an equitable, diverse and exciting campus community for the benefit of staff and students. It is your responsibility to contribute towards the development of an inclusive culture and practice in the areas of learning and teaching, research, and service orientation and delivery. As a member of the Macquarie University community, you must not discriminate against or harass others based on their sex, gender, race, marital status, carers' responsibilities, disability, sexual orientation, age, political conviction or religious belief. All staff and students are expected to display appropriate behaviour that is conducive to a healthy learning environment for everyone.

In the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, professionalism is a key capability embedded in all our courses.

As part of developing professionalism, students are expected to attend all small group interactive sessions including clinical, practical, laboratory, work-integrated learning (e.g., PACE placements), and team-based learning activities. Some learning activities are recorded (e.g., face-to-face lectures), however you are encouraged to avoid relying upon such material as they do not recreate the whole learning experience and technical issues can and do occur. As an adult learner, we respect your decision to choose how you engage with your learning, but we would remind you that the learning opportunities we create for you have been done so to enable your success, and that by not engaging you may impact your ability to successfully complete this unit. We equally expect that you show respect for the academic staff who have worked hard to develop meaningful activities and prioritise your learning by communicating with them in advance if you are unable to attend a small group interactive session.

Another dimension of professionalism is having respect for your peers. It is the right of every student to learn in an environment that is free of disruption and distraction. Please arrive to all learning activities on time, and if you are unavoidably detained, please join activity as quietly as possible to minimise disruption. Phones and other electronic devices that produce noise and other distractions must be turned off prior to entering class. Where your own device (e.g., laptop) is being used for class-related activities, you are asked to close down all other applications to avoid distraction to you and others. Please treat your fellow students with the utmost respect. If you are uncomfortable participating in any specific activity, please let the relevant academic know.