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RDGY10120

Academic Year 2022/2023

Technology 1 (RDGY10120)

Subject:
Radiography
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Medicine
Level:
1 (Introductory)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Rachel Toomey
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module aims to introduce students to key physical principles underpinning x-ray production and interaction, and to the technical principles of equipment commonly used in general radiography. The content is designed to complement the Practice of Radiography modules running alongside it, and to develop a sound understanding of the equipment which they will expect to use in Stage 1 clinical practice modules.

Core topics include basic physics of the atom, heat and electricity; the construction and function of the X-ray tube; X-ray production, beam spectrum and filtration; X-ray interactions with matter and image formation; automatic exposure control; anti-scatter grids; digital image detectors; exposure indicators; the digital image.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module the student should be able to:

Understand the basic principles of electricity and heat and how these are applied in general radiography
Explain the concepts of X-ray production and interaction and describe how these impact image quality
Understand the beam spectrum and the effects of filtration
Describe the construction and functions of the X-ray tube, automatic exposure control device and anti-scatter grids
Understand the fundamentals of the digital image
Understand the basic principles of digital X-ray image capture devices

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Tutorial

2
Laboratories

1
Specified Learning Activities

24
Autonomous Student Learning

70
Total

121

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The module includes lectures, tutorials, and online continuous and formative assessment.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment: Assignment based on key topics Unspecified n/a Graded No

30

 No
Continuous Assessment: Students must complete online tasks related to course content throughout the semester; a set standard must be achieved in each task. Multiple attempts to achieve the required standard are permitted. Throughout the Trimester n/a Pass/Fail Grade Scale No

10

 No
Examination: End-of-trimester timed, online examination 1 hour End of Trimester Exam No Other No

60

 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 1 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Continuous assessment components online will provide automatic feedback. Individual grades and feedback will be issued for the assignment. Students will receive general feedback to the group on common errors.

Name Role
Dr Michaela Davis Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Shane Foley Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Éilish McDermott Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Michelle O'Connor Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Brian Rodriguez Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Marie-Louise Ryan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr Brian McMahon Tutor
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