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PHYSICS 7549 - Physics of Medical Imaging

Career: Postgraduate Coursework
Units: 3
Term: 3920
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 2 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: Yes
Available for Non-Award Study: Yes
Assumed Knowledge: PHYSICS 7011
Assessment: Workshop preparation, assignment, exam
Biennial Course: Course offered in odd years
Syllabus:

This course introduces the main methods of medical imaging, namely X-ray, nuclear medicine, magnetic resonance and ultrasound. It enables students to develop an understanding of the physics principles underlying these imaging techniques and an awareness of their clinical applications. It also discusses the mathematical principle involved in image formation and processing and provides experience in their use. The material is arranged in 24 modules delivered online and designed for independent study. Students participate in a weekly tutorial, either face-to-face or online.

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Units
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Amount
3
 0.125
          
  


Course Outline

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Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
3920 Mon 12/08/2019 Sat 31/08/2019 Fri 20/09/2019 Fri 01/11/2019


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
28509 01NT 20 14 This class does not have any timetabled face-to-face sessions. Please check MyUni or contact your Course Coordinator for details.