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MRTY2107: Imaging Technology 2
2025 unit information
This unit of study extends students' knowledge of direct and computed digital radiography systems. Imaging principles of fluoroscopy, computed tomography, mammography, and magnetic resonance imaging will be investigated with particular reference to equipment, safety, dosimetry and artefacts. Students will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of image processing techniques commonly applied in sectional imaging modalities. Projection radiography will be evaluated from a historical perspective, including changes in exposure factors resulting from newer technologies.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Clinical Imaging |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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MRTY1037 and MRTY2103 |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. describe the basic physical principles of clinical CT imaging systems
- LO2. relate CT imaging system components to their functions
- LO3. describe helical and multislice CT scanning modes
- LO4. discuss analytical and iterative CT image reconstruction methods used in CT, including the treatment of helical data
- LO5. describe CT technique factors such as pitch, beam current, kVp, rotation time, and slice thickness, and their effects on image quality and radiation dose
- LO6. explain visual physiology and its relationship to fluoroscopy
- LO7. describe the basic physical principles and main components of fluoroscopic imaging systems
- LO8. relate the components of a digital fluoroscopic imaging system to their functions
- LO9. describe the components of an image intensifier
- LO10. contrast the properties and use of a charge-coupled device and TV camera tube
- LO11. explain the advantages of using a flat panel image receptor
- LO12. outline the procedures for temporal subtraction and energy subtraction
- LO13. describe the components of mammography and digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) equipment and understand the design and function of all parts of these imaging systems
- LO14. describe the X-ray tube design used in mammography and in tomosynthesis and understand the spectral requirements for the x-ray beam used in mammography
- LO15. discuss radiation dose considerations in mammography and tomosynthesis
- LO16. understand the requirements for quality assurance in mammography and tomosynthesis
- LO17. describe the physical principles of nuclear magnetic resonance
- LO18. describe the manipulation of signal intensity based on T1 and T2 relaxation
- LO19. describe the spatial localization of the MR signal and formation of images
- LO20. describe the adjustment of imaging parameters to create T1 and T2 contrast
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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