Physical Principles of MRS (10026.4)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-campus |
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. Evaluate the principles, functions, and applications of planar medical imaging equipment relating to radiation detection and image production;
2. Analyse and explain the effect of various exposure combinations on image quality and modify x-ray image parameters to achieve optimal image quality in various imaging situations;
3. Evaluate the principles of and methods used in quality management of medical imaging instrumentation; and
4. Apply the principles of radiographic exposure to produce images that adhere to radiation safety standards.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
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 - evaluate and adopt new technology
Skills development
This unit contributes toward the following Medical Radiations Practice Board of Australia Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice and National Board approved Medical radiation practice accreditation standards:
Domain 1 Medical radiation practitioner
Domain 1A Diagnostic radiographer
Domain 5 Radiation safety and risk manager
Prerequisites
9848 Introduction to Medical Radiation Science.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 | Semester 1 | 16 February 2026 | On-campus | Mr Tony Vaness |
Required texts
Required Text:
Bushong, S.C. (2021). Radiologic science for technologists : physics, biology, and protection (12th ed.). Elsevier.
Recommended Texts:
Carlton, R., Adler, A. & Balac, V. (2019). Principles of radiographic imaging : an art and a science (6th ed.). Cengage Learning.
Allisy-Roberts, P. Williams, J. 2nd ed 2008. Farr's Physics for Medical Imaging. Suanders, Elsivier
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
All assessment items should be attempted. All laboratories must be attended. Failure to complete all assessments will result in a fail grade.
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 two hours of lectures and one and half hours of practical per week during the semester. Apart from the lectures and tutorials, students are required to engage in at least 4 hours of independent and self-directed learning per week.
Participation requirements
Students are required to attend their lectures and practical labs and attempt all the assessment items. If you do not attend a practical lab, you will not be able to obtain any relevant data to complete the lab's assessment.
Required IT skills
Students have access to the UCLearn site (Canvas).
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. 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 your practical x-ray images via Xero, the UC picture archiving and communication system (PACS). 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.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
