Informatics and Image Processing (10016.4)

This unit introduces the computer applications in medical radiation science of digital imaging, digital image quality improvement and image data information, handling and storage. It covers the human observer in the chain of diagnostic imaging, image quality assessment, digital imaging processing and analysis, image reconstruction and visualisation, image data storage and communication and imaging informatics.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Appraise and integrate knowledge of physiological and perceptual characteristics of the human observer in image observation and quality assessment;
2. Critique and apply digital image processing principles and techniques in diagnostic imaging to manipulate and alter image quality;
3. Apply knowledge of digital imaging enhancement processes, informatics, and patient information and data storage systems in clinical medical imaging; and
4. Analyse and apply principles of image dataset manipulation in multi-planar reformats and volume imaging.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas

Prerequisites

10028 Radiographic Imaging 1 AND 10026 Physical Principles of MRS.

Corequisites

Enrolment in 319JA Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging).

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.