Physical Principles of MRS (10026.2)
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| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Discipline Of Medical Radiation | 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. Demonstrate an understanding of and be able to correctly use appropriate terminology in medical radiation sciences;
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the physical principles, function and application of the equipment used in the medical radiation sciences;
3. Apply the basic principles involved in x-ray production and radiation detection;
4. Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of and be able to critically discuss factors affecting image quality;
5. Demonstrate a general understanding of the principles and application of radiation safety in the medical radiation sciences; and
6. Demonstrate an understanding of and be able to apply the basic rules of radiographic exposure control.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
10000 Introductory Physics AND9848 Introduction to Medical Radiation Science.
Corequisites
Must be enrolled in 319JA Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging).Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
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Required texts
Required Text:
Bushong SC. Radiologic Science for Technologists: Physics, Biology, and Protection, 11th ed., St. Louis, Elsevier Mosby, 2017
Recommended Texts:
Carlton R, Adler A., and Balac V. de. Principles of Radiographic Imaging: An Art and a Science. 6th ed., Delmar Cengage Learning, 2019
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
All assessment items must be attempted. Students must obtain an aggregate result of greater or equal to 50% of total credit to pass this unit.
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
The students will participate in various learning activities such as lectures, online learning activities, and self-directed learning. The students' learning will be complimented by the Canvas platform. There will be 3 hours of lectures and one and half hours of practical per week during the semester. Apart from the lectures and practical sessions, students are required to engage in at least 4 hours of independent and self-directed learning per week.
Participation requirements
Attendance at laboratory classes (Practicals) is compulsory. Students are required to attend their lectures and practicals. It is compulsory to attempt all the assessment items. If you are ill or suffer a misadventure, you must notify the unit convenor as soon as possible. A make-up lab will be required and is subject to the availability of lab and resources.
Required IT skills
Access to the LearnOnline (Canvas) site.
This unit may involve online meetings in real time using the Virtual Room in your UCLearn teaching site. The Virtual Room allows you to communicate in real time with your lecturers and other students. To participate verbally, rather than just typing, you will need a microphone. For best audio quality a microphone and speaker headset are recommended. For more information and to test your computer, go to the Virtual Room in your UCLearn site and 'Join Course Room'. This will trigger a tutorial to help familiarise you with the functionality of the virtual room.
You will be able to access and download x-ray images via Xero, the UC PACS system. Xero is a web browser-based application and does not require you to install any software on your computer. You can use any PC, Mac or Android device that can connect to the internet anywhere in the world to access Xero. You will however only be able to access Xero if you are enrolled in the unit and will be provided with details for login.
Xero will be used in other units. You will be provided with an instruction manual via the Canvas Site.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
