PHY233 Nuclear Medicine Data Processing (8)

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.

No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2019.

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Biomedical Sciences

Enrolment Restrictions

B AppSc(NucMedTech) students only

Assumed Knowledge
PHY232

Learning Outcomes

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

This 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

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The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2019. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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