RAD1031 Radiologic biology 1
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
RAD1031 Radiologic biology 1 is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 3 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Clayton
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before RAD1031
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After RAD1031
3 units list RAD1031 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Overview
Students will learn the principles of human biology and genetics, and the chemical, cellular and tissue organization of the human body. In addition, they will develop an understanding of the gross anatomical structure of the appendicular skeleton together with their radiographic appearances.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Connect how the biochemistry of molecules are integral in cellular functions
- 2
Describe the physiological processes of cells, in particular membrane transport and genetic inheritance and group cells into 4 tissue types
- 3
Relate anatomical terminology and osteology to the appendicular skeleton
- 4
Discuss the soft tissues and bony structures that comprise the upper limb and how these structures enable the upper limb to function
- 5
Discuss the soft tissues and bony structures that comprise the lower limb and how these structures enable the lower limb to function
- 6
Recognise and describe the radiographic appearances of the upper and lower limbs and apply this knowledge to radiographic positioning for the upper and lower limbs
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Wendy MacLeod
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Imelda Williams
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for RAD1031?
None, but you must take RAD1021 and RAD1061 before or alongside it.
What can I take after RAD1031?
RAD1031 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including RAD1012, RAD1061 and RAD1082.
When is RAD1031 offered?
In 2020, RAD1031 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.