RAD4030

Selective studies in medical imaging ( 12 points, SCA Band 2, 0.250 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr Ray Budd

Offered:
Clayton 2-32 2005 (Day)
Clayton SS-S1 2005 (Day)

Synopsis: Research in radiography and medical imaging: moral and ethical issues, sources of information, scientific methodology, quantitative and qualitative research in radiography and medical imaging; current trends in research, constructing a research proposal, literature review, analysis and interpretation of research data; feedback and appraisal, effective communication: written and oral reporting, critical evaluation of data and research publications, supervised participation in a research task.

Objectives: On completion of this unit students will: 1. be able to discuss different methods of knowledge acquisition and synthesis and be aware of the moral, ethical and legal responsibilities of scientific investigation; 2. understand basic research concepts and methodology and be able to compare a range of different approaches in research in both qualitative and quantitative experimental design; 3. understand the role and current range of research conducted in the Medical Radiation Sciences; 4. have experience in the use of a personal computer for data management, statistical analysis and scientific communication; 5. have developed a research proposal based on a selected topic, searched the scientific literature to obtain related information, collated and critically reviewed this scientific information and prepared a detailed project report; and 6. have prepared and presented either a seminar or a poster on a selected topic.

Assessment: Essay/assignments: 30% + Research task report: 50% + Seminar/poster: 20%