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MRTY5046: Computed Tomography C

Semester 2, 2024 [Online] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This unit explores the latest developments in computed tomography applications. Students will use clinical case studies to develop skills to assess appropriate applications and optimise imaging protocols for diagnostic efficacy and harm minimisation.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Clinical Imaging
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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MRTY5041
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
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This is an advanced practice unit that includes considerations relating to students' clinical experience and current practice. Students enrolling in this unit are expected to be working in CT at least two days per week. Students will need to apply for Department Permission and provide CV detailing their modality experience, and supporting letter from their employer indicating their experience.

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Peter O'Reilly, peter.oreilly@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Peter O'Reilly, peter.oreilly@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s) Jingtong Ma, jingtong.ma@sydney.edu.au
The census date for this unit availability is 2 September 2024
Type Description Weight Due Length
Assignment Audio-visual presentation
Video (mp4) Presentation
40% Formal exam period
Due date: 17 Nov 2024 at 23:59

Closing date: 17 Nov 2024
12-14 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Participation Discussion Board
Student submission to discussion board
10% Mid-semester break
Due date: 06 Oct 2024 at 23:59

Closing date: 06 Oct 2024
Completed by 23:59hrs Sunday
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Small test MCQ Exam
10 MCQ questions (0.5mark per question).
5% Week 02
Due date: 11 Aug 2024 at 23:59

Closing date: 11 Aug 2024
30 mins
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Participation Discussion Board
Student submission to discussion board
10% Week 04
Due date: 25 Aug 2024 at 23:59

Closing date: 25 Aug 2024
Completed by 23:59hrs Sunday
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Small test MCQ Exam
10 MCQ questions (0.5mark per question)
5% Week 05
Due date: 01 Sep 2024 at 23:59

Closing date: 01 Sep 2024
30 mins
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Participation Discussion Board
Student submission to discussion board
10% Week 07
Due date: 15 Sep 2024 at 23:59

Closing date: 15 Sep 2024
Completed by 23:59hrs Sunday
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Small test MCQ Exam
10 MCQ questions (0.5mark each)
5% Week 08
Due date: 22 Sep 2024 at 23:59

Closing date: 22 Sep 2024
30 mins
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Small test MCQ Exam
10 MCQ questions (0.5mark each)
5% Week 10
Due date: 13 Oct 2024 at 23:59

Closing date: 13 Oct 2024
30 mins
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Participation Discussion Board
Student submission to discussion board
10% Week 12
Due date: 27 Oct 2024 at 23:59

Closing date: 27 Oct 2024
Completed by 23:59hrs Sunday
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2

Assessment summary

Four MCQ tests will be conducted through Canvas across the semester. Each MCQ will have 10 questions worth 0.5mark per question = 5 marks. MCQs worth 20% subject marks

2. There will be a series of discussion boards (4) that will require a response to a question posed and also a response to other students. There will be 10 marks for each discussion board worth 40% subject marks.

3. The major work in the subject is an audio-visual presentation of a theme selected by the student of material covered in the subject. Another theme may be chosen but needs approval by the subject coordinator. The assignment is worth 40% of the subject mark. It will be due on 23:59hrs 17/11/24. Details will be provided. 

Assessment criteria

 

Assessment Summary

1. Four MCQ tests will be conducted through Canvas across the semester. Each MCQ will have 10 questions worth 0.5mark per question = 5 marks. MCQs worth 20% subject marks

2. There will be a series of discussion boards (4) that will require a response to a question posed and also a response to another student. There will be 10 marks for each discussion board worth 40% subject marks.

3. The major work in the subject is an audio-visual presentation of a theme selected by the student of material covered in the subject. Another theme may be chosen but needs approval by the subject coordinator. The assignment is worth 40% of the subject mark. It will be due on 23:59hrs 17/11/24. Details will be provided. 

NB: A pass in the major work is required to pass the subject.

Late Penalties

One mark will be lost per day for both MCQ and discussion board. Two marks will be lost per day for the major work.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

As per assessment policy, 7A (4,5): For every calendar day up to and including ten calendar days after the due date, a penalty of 5% of the maximum awardable marks will be applied to late work. (a) The penalty will be calculated by first marking the work, and then subtracting 5% of the maximum awardable mark for each calendar day after the due date. For work submitted more than ten calendar days after the due date a mark of zero will be awarded. The marker may elect to, but is not required to, provide feedback on such work.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website  provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.  

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Artificial intelligence and CT Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 02 A close look at Photon Counting Detectors Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 03 3D CT Cinematic Rendering Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 04 Spectral CT Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 05 CT Virtual Intravascular Endoscopy Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 06 Digging deep into Trauma CT Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 07 Digging deep into CT of the Myocardium Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 08 Digging deep into CT of Gynaecological Disorders Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 09 Digging deep into CT of the adrenal gland Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 10 Digging deep into CT of the Cerebral Venous Thrombosis Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 11 Digging deep into CT of the pancreas Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 12 Digging deeper into CT perfusion for stroke Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 13 QuantumCT: The Final Frontier Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7

Attendance and class requirements

There are no attendance requirements

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

Required readings will be listed in the weekly lecture details. 

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. Understand the number of advanced CT technologies in current use that achieve significant positive clinical outcomes for the patient.
  • LO2. Understand the clinical justifications in the use of these advanced CT technologies.
  • LO3. Conversely, understanding what limitations of advanced CT technologies
  • LO4. Examine emerging CT technologies that are being developed.
  • LO5. Consider what benefits do these emerging technologies offer the patient
  • LO6. Have explored the relationship between the produced image and the subsequent report in both current advanced CT as well as emerging CT technologies.
  • LO7. Have a firm understanding of what clinical environments would these technologies be most appropriately used

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

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The subject activities are all online

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If students attend Sydney University at any time eg graduation, they must avail themselves of the W H & S information and services found on the University website. 

 

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