Program Overview

MRS513 Digital Imaging Technology

This subject covers the advanced concepts and applications of digital technology in imaging applications in the field of Medical Radiation Science (MRS). It extensively considers digital imaging instrumentation, processing, analysis, review, distribution, and associated developments in MRS. It also covers digital technology aspects in specialised fields within MRS, such as in mammography, CR / DR, CT, MRI, and NM.

Availability

The subject is available in two sessions:

• Session 1 (30): On Campus at Wagga Wagga Campus and Online at Wagga Wagga Campus
• Session 2 (60): On Campus at Wagga Wagga Campus

Subject Information

Grading System

The grading system for this subject is HD/FL.

Duration

The duration of this subject is one session.

School

This subject is offered by the School of Dentistry and Health Sciences.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

• be able to demonstrate an understanding of the advanced concepts and applications of digital technology in imaging applications in MRS
• be able to demonstrate an understanding of digital image processing (DIP) methods, including:
  • spatial domain processing
  • frequency domain processing
  • other image transforms
  • 3D image processes
  • co-registration
  • image segmentation
  • feature extraction
• be able to demonstrate an understanding of which DIP processes are used in relevant specialised fields within MRS
• be able to demonstrate an understanding of image management
• be able to demonstrate an understanding of image display devices
• be able to review and synthesise appropriate literature and relate medical radiations interdisciplinary learning to the broader healthcare sector
• be able to demonstrate how to apply national and international research findings to the clinical setting.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

• Revision of basic digital images and DIP principles
• Advanced DIP principles
• The use of DIP processes in relevant specialised fields within MRS
• PACS
• Image display