RAD1082 Radiologic biology 2
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
RAD1082 Radiologic biology 2 is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2022 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs RAD1021, RAD1031 and RAD1061 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 85%
- and 1 other task
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before RAD1082
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After RAD1082
1 unit list RAD1082 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
Students will develop a sound understanding of the principles of pathology, and specifically that of the respiratory and osteoskeletal systems, along with their radiographic appearances. Students will also develop a sound understanding of the structural and functional relationships of the vertebral column and the bony thorax. They will be introduced to the nervous system and the innervation of muscles together with relevant radiographic anatomy.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Mid-semester exam (1 hour)20%
- Team assessment15%
- Image Recognition exam (1 hour)20%
- Written exam (2 hours and 10 minutes)Competency hurdle45%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Identify fundamental principles of pathology and apply this knowledge to specific cases, in particular the musculoskeletal and respiratory systems;
- 2
Evaluate the effect of environment and nutrition on the health of an individual or community;
- 3
Describe the anatomy of the vertebral column, spinal cord and thoracic cage and thoracic contents;
- 4
Identify normal and abnormal anatomy on radiographic images of the vertebral column & thorax abdomen and musculoskeletal system
- 5
Describe the basic physiology of respiration and the nervous system;
- 6
List major stages that occur in embryology and extrapolate how congenital abnormalities can occur
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials16 hours
- Lectures35 hours
- Practical activities10 hours
- Workshops18 hours
This unit has equivalent of 6 hours of directed study per week (averaged over 12 week Semester). This includes a mix of teaching and learning activities such as lectures, workshops, tutorials, practical activities The workload is approximately:
4 lectures/wk
1 x 2hr Rad Imaging tutorials/wk
1 x 2hr Pathology workshops/wk
5 x 2hr Anatomy practicals / semester
Self-directed study includes reading/listening to lectures, reading recommended texts, completing activities & practical workbooks and practice quizzes
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 RAD1082?
You need RAD1021, RAD1031 and RAD1061 before you enrol; and RAD1012 before or alongside it.
What can I take after RAD1082?
RAD1082 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including RAD1012.
When is RAD1082 offered?
In 2022, RAD1082 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does RAD1082 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 85% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.