RAD3002 Medical imaging science: Computed tomography and digital image processing
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
RAD3002 Medical imaging science: Computed tomography and digital image processing is a level 3, 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.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before RAD3002
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After RAD3002
No unit lists RAD3002 as a prerequisite in the 2025 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisites: RAD2001, RAD2002 and RAD1022.
Co-requisite - Course: M2017.
Overview
Through completing this unit, you will develop an understanding of the scientific principles and techniques behind effective and safe computed tomography (CT) imaging.
You will be introduced to the instrumentation, positioning, clinical-protocols and radiation protection principals for CT and learn how to apply these to practice in both therapy and diagnostic settings.
Building on your knowledge of cross-sectional imaging in RAD2002, you will further develop your skills in anatomical and pathological identification of core body regions in CT (head/neck/chest/abdomen/pelvis).
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- PowerPoint presentation and reflection (presentation x 10 mins; reflection x 500 words)Presentation20%
- Learning portfolio (4,000 words across unit)ArtefactCompetency hurdle55%
- End of unit application assessment (1 hour and 10 minutes)Written25%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe the scientific principles underpinning modern multi-slice computed tomographic scanners;
- 2
Articulate the technological characteristics and the relevant applications of multi-slice computed tomography medical imaging systems;
- 3
Apply a range of radiation protection measures applicable to CT in simulated situations;
- 4
Critically evaluate basic clinical scanning protocols, digital image processing techniques and equipment, image display and reconstruction routines used in CT in both therapy and diagnostic settings;
- 5
Describe and interpret positioning and methods employed in CT examinations of the head/neck, chest and abdomen/pelvis in both therapy and diagnostic settings;
- 6
Identify the key anatomical and pathological appearances in CT images of the head/neck, chest and abdomen/pelvis.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Workshops12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
6 hours of teacher-directed study per week, including 3 hours of pre- and post-class activities via Moodle and 3 hours of interactive scheduled class time (including tutorials and workshops).
6 hours of self-directed study per week.
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
- Nicholas Crawford
- Chief Examiners
- Nicholas Crawford
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for RAD3002?
RAD3002 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is RAD3002 offered?
In 2025, RAD3002 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
Does RAD3002 have an exam?
No. RAD3002 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.