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 2025 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 3 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 12 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 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
In this unit you will study the anatomy of the upper and lower limbs. You will then apply this knowledge to radiographic appearances of the appendicular skeleton. You will develop an understanding of the complexity of the human body by studying structure and function of cells and tissues. You will also learn how genetic inheritance and biochemical molecules underpin normal biological processes of life. Practicals will reinforce lectures and tutorials.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Teamwork assignment (Equivalent 3,000 words, 10 minute oral presentation)Presentation40%
- Test 1 (1 hour)Examination20%
- Test 2 (1 hour)Examination20%
- Test 3 (1 hour)Examination20%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Locate and describe the soft and bony structures that form the upper limb,
- 2
Locate and describe the soft and bony structures that form the lower limb,
- 3
Identify and describe the radiographic appearances of the appendicular skeleton and apply this knowledge to radiographic positioning,
- 4
Relate the histological characteristics of the 4 tissue types with their respective functions,
- 5
Discuss structural and functional features of eukaryotic cells including membrane transport and genetic inheritance,
- 6
Analyse how different biochemical molecules contribute to cellular metabolism.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials44 hours
- Practical activities16 hours
- Lectures42 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Roughly 6 hours of teacher directed study per week, includes approximately:
4 lectures/week,
4 hours of tutorials /week
8 practicals / semester
6 hours per week of self-directed study
Total per week = 12 hours
For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Wendy MacLeod
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Wendy MacLeod
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 2025, RAD1031 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is RAD1031?
The handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does RAD1031 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.