RAD2061 Radiologic biology 3
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
RAD2061 Radiologic biology 3 is a level 2, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 3 units.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before RAD2061
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After RAD2061
3 units list RAD2061 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Overview
This unit provides a basic understanding of the human body, its structure and the function of its organs in health and disease. The unit covers the cardiovascular system, respiratory system, renal system, haematopoietic system, gastrointestinal system, endocrine system and reproduction. The unit incorporates the anatomy, physiology, pathology and radiographic imaging techniques related to each system. An introduction to the pharmacological principles underlying drug action, drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion and the adverse reactions to contrast media complements the body systems.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Written exam (3 hours and 10 minutes)Competency hurdle40%
- 2 x Mid-semester tests (1 hour each)25%
- Group assessment15%
- Image recognition exam (1 hour)20%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe the anatomy & physiology of the haematological, respiratory, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, reproductive, urinary and gastrointestinal systems and the significance for medical imaging examinations
- 2
Discuss pathological processes associated with haematological, respiratory, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, reproductive, urinary and gastrointestinal systems
- 3
Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and toxicology;
- 4
Explain the general principles, risks, classification, structure and properties of radiographic contrast media;
- 5
Describe the prevention, treatment and support for contrast media reactions; and the characteristics of other drugs used in the clinical setting, general and local anaesthesia and their implications for patient care during diagnostic imaging examinations;
- 6
Identify and describe the radiographic representation of the organs comprising cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, endocrine, reproductive systems;
- 7
Identify and describe the radiographic appearances of pathologies affecting the cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, endocrine and reproductive systems;
- 8
Identify and describe the angiographic representation of normal anatomy
Workload and teaching
- Lectures62 hours
- Laboratories6 hours
- Workshops7.5 hours
- Tutorials26 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
12 hr directed and 12 hr self-directed study.
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
- Mr John McInerney
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for RAD2061?
None, but you must take RAD2051 before or alongside it.
What can I take after RAD2061?
RAD2061 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including RAD2012, RAD2051 and RAD2092.
When is RAD2061 offered?
In 2021, RAD2061 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
Does RAD2061 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.