Informatics and Image Processing G (10037.4)

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. Critically appraise and integrate knowledge of perceptual characteristics of the human observer to determine image quality;
2. Critically review and understand digital image processing principles and techniques in diagnostic imaging to manipulate and alter image quality;
3. Evaluate and synthesise knowledge of digital imaging enhancement processes, informatics, and patient information and data storage; and
4. Evaluate 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

10048 Radiographic Imaging 1 G AND 10046 Physical Principles of MRS G.

Corequisites

Enrolment in 340JA Master of Medical Imaging.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.