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MRTY2107: Imaging Technology 2
2026 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.
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 |
| Prohibitions:
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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, system components, and scanning modes of computed tomography imaging systems, relating each component to its function.
- LO2. Explain CT applications and image reconstruction methods together with key technique factors and their effects on image quality and radiation dose.
- LO3. Explain fluoroscopy techniques, and describe the physical principles and main components of digital fluoroscopic imaging systems, relating each component to its function and discuss their properties and advantages.
- LO4. Describe the clinical applications and utility of digital fluoroscopy.
- LO5. Describe the applications, components, design and function of mammography and digital breast tomosynthesis equipment.
- LO6. Discuss radiation dose considerations and the requirements for quality assurance in mammography and tomosynthesis.
- LO7. Describe the principles of nuclear magnetic resonance and the manipulation of signal intensity based on T1 and T2 relaxation.
- LO8. Explain the spatial localisation of the MR signal, the formation of images, and the adjustment of imaging parameters to create T1- and T2-weighted contrast.
- LO9. Explain the essential safety principles of magnetic resonance imaging, and describe the different clinical applications of MRI.
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