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RDGY41220

Academic Year 2024/2025

Cross Sectional Anatomy (RDGY41220)

Subject:
Radiography
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Medicine
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Ms Philomena Donohoe
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
Online
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module will provide the student with a comprehensive knowledge of normal cross sectional human anatomy of the head, thorax, abdomen and pelvis. The modalities of Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in particular will be used in correlation with cadaveric cross sections to acquaint students primarily with normal anatomy as seen clinically. This module will be delivered via electronic learning using online lectures, videos and electronic resources hosted on Brightspace and does not require attendance in UCD.
Assessments will be conducted in UCD.

SPECIFIC RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
Access to broadband internet with headphones to listen to audio content.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this module a student should be able to:
Knowledge Outcomes:
• Identify organs and structures in the brain, thorax, abdomen and pelvis using cross sectional cadaveric, CT and MRI images.

Professional Skills:
• Apply knowledge of cross sectional anatomy to clinical situations

Personal / Professional Development:
• Be familiar with and comfortable working in an online learning environment


Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

20
Practical

4
Specified Learning Activities

100
Total

124

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module is delivered entirely online via online presentations which students can flexibily engage with at their own pace and rewatch as required. Importantly each of the radiological presentations has in built formative assessments for reinforcement and to provide students with feedback on their learning.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
RDGY41720 - Adv Cross Sectional Anatomy


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): 30 minute MCQ examination mid semester Week 6 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
40
 No
Exam (In-person): End of semester exam - Image based MCQ Week 12 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
60
 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer 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
• Online automated feedback
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students are provided with self assessment activities for each of the image based presentations with online automated feedback. For each summative component students are provided with individual feedback

Name Role
Ms Philomena Donohoe Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Shane Foley Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Marion Maher Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Shauna Murphy Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Andrea Cradock Tutor
Dr Allison McGee Tutor

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 Fri 13:00 - 13:50
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20 Mon 10:00 - 10:50
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