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HLTH204: Radiographic Physics and Protection
This unit is conducted to develop students' knowledge in the underlying physical principles of medical radiation science. The unit is presented in three distinct modules. Module 1 is the study of radiation physics, its principles and current technology of imaging equipment. Module 2 is the study of the principles and practice of image production and image processing techniques. Module 3 describes the biological effects of radiation as well as current radiation protection techniques.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| Contact Hours: | 5 |
| When Offered: | D2 - Day; Offered in the second half-year |
| Staff Contact(s): | Dr Peter Bull |
| Prerequisites: |
Any 100-level physics unit (P) or admission to PGQual;Chiro |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Chiropractic |
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