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RDGY10120

Academic Year 2024/2025

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 some of the 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; exposure indicators; the digital image.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

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

Understand basic physical principles of the atom, electricity, heat, light and waves, how these are relevant to general radiography
Describe the construction and functions of the X-ray tube, and explain how X-rays are produced
Describe and explain the X-ray beam spectrum and its relevance to image quality and radiation dose
Explain how X-rays interact with matter, and describe how these processes impact image quality and radiation dose
Describe the construction and functions of the 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

28
Tutorial

2
Laboratories

2
Specified Learning Activities

20
Autonomous Student Learning

70
Total

122

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

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Participation in Learning Activities: Participation in and submission of work associated with second practical session. Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11 Pass/Fail Grade Scale No
2
 No
Quizzes/Short Exercises: Regular online quizzes in Brightspace which must all be completed to a standard of 80% or higher at least once (with unlimited attempts permitted) before the deadline Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11 Pass/Fail Grade Scale No
6
 No
Participation in Learning Activities: Attendance at and submission of work based on the first practical session. Week 6, Week 7 Pass/Fail Grade Scale No
2
 No
Exam (In-person): Mid trimester exam Week 5 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
25
 No
Exam (In-person): End of trimester exam End of trimester
Duration:
1 hr(s)
 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
65
 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 other assessments. Students will receive general feedback to the group on common errors.

Name Role
Dr Nadin Abualroos Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Michaela Davis Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Philomena Donohoe 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

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 Mon 09:00 - 10:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 5, 12 Mon 09:00 - 10:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 6 Mon 09:00 - 10:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 7 Mon 10:00 - 10:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Tues 12:00 - 12:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 1 Week(s) - 7, 10 Mon 13:00 - 13:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 2 Week(s) - 6, 9 Wed 09:00 - 09:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 3 Week(s) - 7, 10 Wed 09:00 - 09:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 4 Week(s) - 7, 10 Wed 10:00 - 10:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 5 Week(s) - 7, 11 Thurs 09:00 - 09:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 6 Week(s) - 6, 10 Thurs 09:00 - 09:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 7 Week(s) - 6, 8 Thurs 14:00 - 14:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 8 Week(s) - 7, 10 Thurs 14:00 - 14:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 9 Week(s) - 6, 8 Thurs 15:00 - 15:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 10 Week(s) - 7, 10 Thurs 15:00 - 15:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 11 Week(s) - 7, 10 Wed 12:00 - 12:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 12 Week(s) - 6, 9 Thurs 12:00 - 12:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 13 Week(s) - 6, 11 Mon 13:00 - 13:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 14 Week(s) - 6, 9 Wed 10:00 - 10:50
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