Physics for Medical Radiation 2

Course aim

To further develop the student’s knowledge and understanding of the physics and instrumentation associated with the fields of Medical Imaging, Radiation Therapy, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Sonography.

Course content

Interaction of radiation with matter; radiographic film, intensifying screens and grids; Intro to computed tomography; intro to nuclear medicine, intro to magnetic resonance imaging; into to medical sonography; intro to radiation therapy; radiation biology; radiation protection.

Textbook(s)

Wolbarst A B 2005, Physics of Radiology, 2, Medical Physics Publishing

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
PHYS 1016	Physics for Medical Radiation 1

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 13 weeks
Practical	2 hours x 6 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, Practicals, Tutorial Quizzes

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 8A)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.