MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Engineering Handbook 1996

Published by Monash University
Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996

ECS4388

Medical imaging techniques

T I H Brown

3 points + 36 hours of lectures, seminars and practical work + First semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: Level 3 of BSc(Physiology)/BE substantially complete

Objectives The student is expected to acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the wide range of medical imaging technologies used in modern medical practice.

Synopsis Introduction to the theory, applications, hardware and software associated with medical imaging technology including x-ray, fluoroscopic imaging, ultrasound, computed tomography, digital radiography, NMR and PET. Safety and protection issues. Medical image storage and retrieval.

Assessment Written examination: 50% + Practical work: 30% + Assignment: 20%

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