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MRTY5100: Radiographic Image Interpretation C

Semester 2, 2021 [Online] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This unit will provide the student with image interpretation skills and knowledge of the radiological and clinical indicators which are utilised to identify the more common pathologies of the adult chest. The unit aims at enabling the practitioner to achieve a level of competency above the "red dot" system.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Clinical Imaging
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
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Knowledge of radiological anatomy and radiographic positioning

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Suzie Hill, suzanne.hill@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Suzie Hill, suzanne.hill@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Final exam (Live+ supervised) Type A final exam hurdle task Final exam
Hotspot image analysis, MCQ, and True or False questions.
40% Formal exam period 1.5 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO3
Small continuous assessment hurdle task Online MCQs
MCQ: The question has one best answer following each question or statement.
30% Week 07
Closing date: 26 Sep 2021
Multiple MCQ quizzes.
Outcomes assessed: LO3 LO4 LO2 LO1
Assignment hurdle task Image evaluation
Image interpretation
30% Week 12
Closing date: 05 Nov 2021
1500 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO3 LO4
hurdle task = hurdle task ?
Type A final exam = Type A final exam ?

Assessment summary

MCQ Quizzes

  • Worth 30% of the total subject mark, 10% each quiz
  • Three (3) quizzes
  • 10 questions to be completed in 30 minutes
  • Available from Monday in weeks 2,5,7
  • Due on Sunday 23:59 in weeks 2,5,7
  • Details in Supplementary Unit Information

 

Image interpretation assessment

  • Worth 30% of the total subject mark
  • Written assessment of 1,500 words
  • Evaluate thorax images from three (3) case studies
  • Available from Monday in weeks 7,9,11
  • Due Friday 17:00 in week 12
  • Details in Supplementary Unit Information

 

Final exam

  • Worth 40% of the subject mark
  • An exam with 30 questions, most containing images
  • Questions are in the form of short answer, MCQ, or Hot Spot
  • 1.5-hour duration
  • The exam will be a set day and time determined by the university within the formal exam period (Week 15 or 16).
  • Online invigilation conducted via Proctor-U
  • Details in Supplementary Unit Information

 

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

When you meet the learning outcomes of the unit to an exceptional standard.

Distinction

75 - 84

When you meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a very high standard.

Credit

65 - 74

When you meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a good standard.

Pass

50 - 64

When you meet the learning outcomes of the unit to an acceptable standard.

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

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:

Late submissions for the written assignment will incur penalties. For each day late up to 10 calendar days, 5% of the maximum mark will be deducted

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.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

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.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Request and justification of thoracic radiographs Online class (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4
Week 02 Chest radiograph image quality and further imaging selection criteria Online class (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 03 The radiological report and introduction to chest x-ray interpretation Online class (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 04 Chest Anatomy Online class (2 hr) LO1 LO3
Week 05 The ICU and trauma patient, x-ray lines and tubes Online class (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 06 Pulmonary infections including COVID-19 Online class (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 07 Interstitial Lung Disease Online class (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 08 Nodules and Masses Online class (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 09 The chest wall and pleural space Online class (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 10 Lung collapse Online class (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 11 Cysts, Bullae, and cavitation Online class (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 12 The mediastinum, heart and hilum Online class (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 13 Unit review Online class (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4

Attendance and class requirements

There are no attendance or class requirements for this unit of study. It is expected that you will log on to the Learning Management System (CANVAS) twice a week.

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

There are no prescribed textbooks for this unit of study. Each week you will be provided with required and recommended readings that will be available via open-source or through the university library.

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. Effectively engage in written communication using appropriate resources, tools, and strategies to appraise chest x-ray clinical indications, imaging concepts, and practice with professional peers, patients, and the public.
  • LO2. Critically evaluate research literature in the context of local standards and best practices to identify knowledge gaps and evidence for improvements for chest radiograph requests, imaging, and interpretation.
  • LO3. Use knowledge of chest radiograph imaging and practice to develop systematic analysis and interpretation of routine chest examinations for common thoracic pathologies.
  • LO4. Engage (actively, ethically, and respectfully) across and between cultures and groups encountered in radiographic imaging practice.

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.

Given the amount of feedback surrounding the heavy content of this unit of study, I have created more lectures for the students to help consolidate information sources. There is also a slight change in the assessment schedule to facilitate demonstration of knowledge and skills students have learnt and allow for more timely feedback on their learning.

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