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MRSC5038: Medical Radiation Science 2 Radiography
2025 unit information
This unit of study is the second of three units which cover the physical principles of the appropriate use of ionizing radiation and quality management in diagnostic radiography. It builds on the foundations in radiation physics established in Medical Radiation Science 1 and introduces the key topics of digital image processing, digital radiographic imaging systems, computed tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). It also forms the basis for a more detailed study of 3D tomographic multi-modality imaging systems and methods which are expanded upon in Medical Radiation Science Radiography 3. .
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Clinical Imaging |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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MRSC5045 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. critically evaluate image processing algorithms and explain how they can be used to improve image quality
- LO2. analyze the key principles of CR and DR
- LO3. evaluate and critique dosimetry and quality assurance procedures for CR and DR systems
- LO4. appraise and make informed judgements regarding the instrumentation and quality control of digital mammography and fluoroscopy systems
- LO5. explain the fundamental principles and instrumentation for X-ray CT
- LO6. apply your understanding of the Radon transform, frequency space filtering and iterative reconstruction methods to the problem of tomographic image reconstruction
- LO7. create a CT protocol for a given diagnostic task based on your understanding of the trade-offs between reconstruction speed, image quality, and dose to the patient
- LO8. explain the fundamental principles of MRI.
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