PHY233 Nuclear Medicine Data Processing (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Medical Radiation Science (MEDRA)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject deals with Nuclear Medicine computer hardware and software. After a brief introduction to computer hardware components and devices, computer operating system (UNIX) and language (macro programming); Nuclear Medicine computer graphics, image acquisition and analysis are covered in detail.
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No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2013.Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: PHY233
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
Enrolment restrictions:
B AppSc(NucMedTech) students only
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
be able to understand:
The basic architect of computer hardware and devices.
Basic computer operating systems and computer languages.
Computer acquisition and image processing in nuclear medicine.
Application softwares in nuclear medicine
Integral nuclear medicine computer network and data communication.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
Functions and components of a computer system Mass storage devices Input and output devices Introductory computer operating system (UNIX) Introductory computer programming language (macro language). Concept of computer graphics Nuclear medicine image acquisition methods Methods of qualitative image analysis Quantitative image analysis Nuclear medicine application softwares Computer network in nuclear medicine department Data communication
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.