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Unit of study_

MRTY5140: Breast Imaging B

Semester 2, 2022 [Online] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This unit of study examines novel methods and technologies for breast cancer detection and breast disease evaluation, e.g. tomosynthesis, phase contrast imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, and molecular imaging. Factors affecting the diagnostic accuracy of readers will also be investigated such as image quality and breast density. Students will also be introduced to advanced practice in image interpretation and continuous reader assessment programs such as BREAST and PERFORMS.

Unit details and rules

Unit code MRTY5140
Academic unit Clinical Imaging
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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MRTY5106
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
? 

None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Amanda Punch, amanda.punch@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Jillian Clarke, jillian.clarke@sydney.edu.au
Sarah Lewis, sarah.lewis@sydney.edu.au
Amanda Punch, amanda.punch@sydney.edu.au
Ernest Ekpo, ernest.ekpo@sydney.edu.au
Peter Kench, peter.kench@sydney.edu.au
Roger Bourne, roger.bourne@sydney.edu.au
Ann Poulos, ann.poulos@sydney.edu.au
Patrick Brennan, patrick.brennan@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Small continuous assessment Discussion Forums 1 & 2
Discussion Forum
15% Please select a valid week from the list below
Due date: 04 Sep 2022 at 23:59
Time taken read posts and contribute
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO4 LO3 LO2
Assignment Reflective Portfolio
Reflective Portfolio
55% STUVAC In the range of 2000-3000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO8 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Assignment Topic analysis
Assignment
30% Week 11
Due date: 23 Oct 2022 at 23:59
1,500 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO5 LO6

Assessment summary

Assessment title

Assessment Conditions

Individual/ Group

Length / duration

Weight

Due date and time

Unit Outcomes Assessed

Assessment type (for special consideration purposes)

Graduate Qualities Assessed

  1. Assessment 1
    Discussion Forum 1
    Discussion Forum 2

 

 

LMS written discussion task

Ind

Ind

N/A

5%

10%

Wk 4 - 5

Wk 9 - 10

1, 2, 3

4, 5, 6

In-class assessment - small continuous assessment <30%

 

Communication

 

Information and digital literacy

 

Influence

 
  1. Assessment 2
    Reflective Portfolio (Progress Submission)

 

Written submission based on reflective

questions

Ind

Portfolio entries

Wks 1 - 6

Required element

Sunday Week 7

1 - 6

Submitted work - Assignment

 

Depth of disciplinary expertise

 

 
  1. Assessment 3

      Topic analysis

 

 

 

Assignment

Ind

1,500 w

30%

Sunday Week 11

1 + LO’s relevant to topic chosen

Submitted work - Assignment

 

Depth of disciplinary expertise

 

Inventiveness

 

Information and digital literacy

 
  1. Assessment 4
    Reflective Portfolio

      (Final Submission)

 

Written submission based on reflective questions

Ind

Portfolio entries Wks 7 – 13 and reflective tasks

55%

Sunday Week 14

1-8

Submitted work - Assignment

 

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity

 

Total

 

 

 

100%

 

 

 

 

Assessment criteria

Result code

Result name

Mark range

Description

HD

High distinction

85 - 100

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.

DI

Distinction

75 - 84

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.

CR

Credit

65 - 74

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.

PS

Pass

50 - 64

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.

FA

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.

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.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Introduction to Unit; Ultrasound Advances in Breast Evaluation Online class (3 hr) LO4 LO5
Week 02 Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Online class (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4
Week 03 Phase Contrast Imaging of the Breast Online class (3 hr) LO1 LO3 LO6
Week 04 Molecular Imaging in Breast Diagnosis Online class (3 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 05 Breast MRI Online class (3 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 06 Computed Tomography in Breast Imaging Online class (3 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 07 Advanced Quality Issues in Breast Imaging Online class (3 hr) LO1 LO4 LO7
Week 08 Radiation Dose Optimisation and Dose Reference Levels Online class (3 hr) LO1 LO4 LO7
Week 09 Mammographic Artifacts and their significance Online class (3 hr) LO1 LO4 LO7
Week 10 Reader Characteristics and their assessment including BREAST update Online class (3 hr) LO4 LO8
Week 11 Advanced Issues in Breast Density Online class (3 hr) LO1 LO4 LO6 LO7
Week 12 Breast Density Assessment by Radiographers Online class (3 hr) LO1 LO4 LO8
Week 13 Mammographer Image Interpretation – AI developments. Online class (3 hr) LO1 LO4 LO6 LO8

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.

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. Develop and enhance an interest in research into mammography through increasing awareness of emerging research and critical analysis of journal articles
  • LO2. Demonstrate awareness of the theory and practice of digital breast tomosynthesis and its future impact in diagnosis and screening
  • LO3. Investigate the role of phase contrast imaging in clinical imaging
  • LO4. Gain an understanding of how theory and practice are integrated in mammography and breast imaging at an advanced level
  • LO5. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the modalities of ultrasound, nuclear medicine, CT and MRI as applied to breast imaging and their current and potential roles in diagnostic and screening settings
  • LO6. Discover novel breast imaging techniques and their applications in research and clinical environments
  • LO7. Develop an understanding of advanced concepts of quality, artifacts and dose in screening and diagnostic mammography
  • LO8. Examine the significance of reader programs and their evaluation in research and clinical practice, including advanced roles for radiographer image interpretation

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

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