RDGY10130 Technology 2

Academic Year 2024/2025

This module continues to build on students' understanding of the technologies under in medical radiography and the physical principles underlying them. It is designed to complement the Practice of Radiography modules in Stages 1 and 2 by promoting understanding of the general radiography, dental and facial bones radiography and fluoroscopy. It also provides an introduction to quality assurance and quality control practices relevant to diagnostic radiography.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this modules students should be able to:

Explain the basic principles of radioactivity, x-rays and light
Explain the basic principles of magnetism and electromagnetism and apply them to imaging equipment, e.g. X-ray generators
Describe how anti-scatter grids and automatic exposure control operate and how they should be used in radiographic imaging
Understand the technical principles and equipment used in dental radiography, tomography, fluoroscopy, angiography
Appreciate the value and importance of quality assurance and quality control in the imaging department
Perform or describe a range of quality control tests

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

23
Practical

5
Specified Learning Activities

25
Autonomous Student Learning

68
Total

121
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The teaching and learning approaches include lectures (live and flipped classroom based) and practical classes. 
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
Exam (In-person): In class mid trimester exam n/a Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

20
Report(s): Attendance at QC labs and submission of X-ray QC lab reports n/a Graded No

10
Exam (In-person): End of trimester examination n/a Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

60
Participation in Learning Activities: Attendance at and submission of work associated with practical classes n/a Pass/Fail Grade Scale No

5
Quizzes/Short Exercises: Regular online activities throughout the trimester n/a Pass/Fail Grade Scale No

5

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn 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
• Peer review activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Grades for lab / practical assignments will be posted on Brightspace. Individual grades and feedback will be provided on continuous assessments / assignments as apppropriate, and general feedback issued to the class. The end-of-trimester examination results will be issued to students in the usual way.

Name Role
Dr Michaela Davis Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Shane Foley Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Brian Rodriguez Lecturer / Co-Lecturer