Module Details |
| The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
| Title | MEDICAL IMAGING | ||
| Code | PHYS895 | ||
| Coordinator |
Dr AJ Boston Physics A.J.Boston@liverpool.ac.uk |
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| Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
| Session 2019-20 | Level 7 FHEQ | First Semester | 10 |
Aims |
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Knowledge of the necessary physics and biological principles which underpin medical imaging Familiarity with a range of medical imaging modalities, including practical awareness An ability to solve problems using a range of skills and to check results experimentally Have the skills to interpret results Have the practical skills to make measurements with a range of instrumentation Have the ability to compare experimental and calculated results Have the skill and ability to apply knowledge from different areas to the solution of a problem Have the ability to communicate results clearly |
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Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) An understanding of: X-rays; planar and computed tomography imaging Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) Photoacoustic Imaging Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Ultrasound: B-scan Cardiovascular Imaging Breast Thermography Functional imaging Imaging artefacts QC ALARA/ALARP Image display: hard and soft copy, image perception Gated and time-sequence imaging |
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Syllabus |
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X-rays; planar and computed tomography imaging |
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial Teaching Method 3 - Laboratory Work Teaching Method 4 - Field Work |
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Teaching Schedule |
| Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
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15 |
5 |
20 |
40 |
80 | ||
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| Private Study | 20 | ||||||
| TOTAL HOURS | 100 | ||||||
Assessment |
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| EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
| Assessment 3 Assessment Schedule (When) :1 | 2 hours | 60 | ||||
| CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
| Assessment 1 Assessment Schedule (When) :1 | 5000 words | 30 | ||||
| Assessment 2 Assessment Schedule (When) :1 | 1 hour | 10 | ||||
Recommended Texts |
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