Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
Students are introduced to the physical principles underlying the main medical imaging techniques and their clinical applications. Topics include X-ray and computed tomography (CT), radiology, nuclear medicine, radioisotopes and imaging techniques, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, mammography, image processing, and image enhancement.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) explain image processing and enhancement; (2) analyse the physical principles underlying the operation of medical imaging equipment; (3) apply mathematical methods of image construction; (4) identify aspects of clinical applications of imaging methods; (5) communicate radiation safety issues in the operation of medical imaging equipment; (6) demonstrate basic quality control (QC) for equipment used in nuclear medicine and radiology; and (7) identify potential sources of artefacts or inaccuracies.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) assignments; (2) tutorial preparation and participation; and (3) final examination. Further information is available in the unit outline.
To pass this unit, a student must: (a) achieve an overall mark of 50 per cent or higher for the unit; and (b) achieve the requisite requirements(s) or a mark of 50 per cent or greater, whichever is higher and specified in the unit outline, for the final examination component.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Jake Kendrick
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Enrolment in in theCM015 Bachelor of Science [Frontier Physics] and Master of Physicsor
or the 53560 Master of Physics and Enrolment (other than course) in the SP-MEDPH Medical Physics specialisation
or 73660 Master of Medical Physicsthe 62550 Master of Professional Engineering and Enrolment (other than course) in the SP-EBIOM Biomedical Engineering specialisationand completion of the core units in the Physics major or equivalent - Advisable prior study
- ANHB5451 Anatomy and Biology for Medical Physicists
- Contact hours
- 2 - 4 hours per week plus one hour of practicals per week
- Texts
Bushberg, J. T. et al. The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging, 3rd edn: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2011
Cherry, S. R. et al. Physics in Nuclear Medicine, 4th edn: ELSEVIER 2012
Dance, D.R. et al. Diagnostic Radiology Physics: A Handbook for Teachers and Students, International atomic energy agency, Vienna, 2014
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.