Informatics and Image Processing (10016.4)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | Online real-time |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Medical Radiation Science | Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
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 skills1. 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
Skills development
The graduate attributes demonstrated above are critical for prospective radiographers in applying underpinning knowledge and understanding of imaging informatics with clinical imaging and optimisation.
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.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Winter Term | 08 June 2026 | Online real-time | Ms Karen Pollard |
| 2027 | Bruce, Canberra | Winter Term | 07 June 2027 | Online real-time | Mr Peter Preston |
Required texts
No prescribed text.
Recommended Reading
Carter, C. & Veale, B. (2022). Digital Radiography and PACS (4th Edn.). Mosby, St. Louis
Huang, H. K. (2019). PACS-based Multimedia Imaging Informatics: Basic Principles and Applications (3rd Edn.). Wiley-Blackwell, Toronto
Note on Terminology When Reading Widely
There are many texts and online resources to provide additional reading for each topic. Please note, terminology in image processing is not standardised, and different authors may use different terms to describe the same or similar processes. These variations will be explored and clarified throughout the unit. In this course, terminology commonly used in medical radiation sciences will be prioritised. Students should focus on understanding the underlying principles of digital image processing (DIP), rather than assuming that different terms necessarily refer to different concepts.
Submission of assessment items
Special assessment requirements
Students must obtain an aggregate result from the numerically marked assessment items of greater or equal to 50% to pass this unit.
Overall Assessment
In order to pass this unit, you must achieve an overal mark of 50% or more
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Learner engagement
Note: This unit is offered in a shortened study period, Winter Term (WT). WT is 7 weeks in duration compared to a standard semester of 12 weeks. The unit is 3 credit points (CP) in value, the same as units covered in other semesters. As such you need to spend more time per week in your study of this unit.
There are 3 hours of online lectures and 1.5 hours of self-directed online learning. It is expected that you will at least double that amount of time in self-directed learning, that is you will need to spend at least 13.5 hours / week in studying for this unit. Other assumed weekly workload hours could be used in assessment preparation, engagement in online flipped classroom activities and engagement in clinical practice apply your learning to real world activities.
Participation requirements
Each week you will receive a keynote lecture on a relevant topic. This unit also incorporates a flipped classroom approach, where key content is introduced in advance through Virtual Learning Activities (VLAs), available on Canvas. Drawing on your readings and engagement with these activities, you will explore and apply the material in greater depth during the following week's tutorials with your peers and teacher.
Required IT skills
You will be required to work online, thus a stable internet connection will be required. To actively engage in the unit, a microphone and camera will be needed to communicate with others in the Virtual Room and other technologies.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
