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RDGY10130

Academic Year 2024/2025

Technology 2 (RDGY10130)

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

Curricular information is subject to change.

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.

About this Module

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 Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): End of trimester examination End of trimester
Duration:
1 hr(s)
 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
60
 No
Report(s): Attendance at QC labs and submission of X-ray QC lab reports Week 9, Week 10 Graded No
10
 No
Participation in Learning Activities: Attendance at and submission of work associated with practical classes Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8 Pass/Fail Grade Scale No
5
 No
Quizzes/Short Exercises: Regular online activities throughout the trimester 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
5
 No
Exam (In-person): In class mid trimester exam Week 6, Week 7 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
20
 No

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

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32 Thurs 09:00 - 09:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Tues 09:00 - 09:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 1 Week(s) - 30 Tues 10:00 - 10:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 2 Week(s) - 31 Tues 10:00 - 10:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 3 Week(s) - 32 Tues 10:00 - 10:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 4 Week(s) - 30 Tues 14:00 - 14:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 5 Week(s) - 31 Tues 14:00 - 14:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 6 Week(s) - 32 Tues 14:00 - 14:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 7 Week(s) - 31 Tues 15:00 - 15:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 8 Week(s) - 32 Tues 15:00 - 15:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 9 Week(s) - 30 Tues 16:00 - 16:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 10 Week(s) - 31 Tues 16:00 - 16:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 11 Week(s) - 31 Thurs 10:00 - 10:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 12 Week(s) - 30 Thurs 10:00 - 10:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 1 Week(s) - 23 Tues 11:00 - 12:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 1 Week(s) - 30 Tues 11:00 - 12:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 2 Week(s) - 23 Thurs 11:00 - 12:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 2 Week(s) - 30 Thurs 11:00 - 12:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 3 Week(s) - 25 Tues 11:00 - 12:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 3 Week(s) - 33 Tues 11:00 - 12:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 4 Week(s) - 25 Thurs 11:00 - 12:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 4 Week(s) - 33 Thurs 11:00 - 12:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 5 Week(s) - 25 Tues 15:00 - 16:50
Spring Laboratory Offering 5 Week(s) - 33 Tues 15:00 - 16:50
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