Physics for Medical Radiation 100
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
PHYS 1017
Course Level
Undergraduate
Offered Externally
No
Course ID
101508
Unit Value
4.5
University-wide elective course
No
The 2025 timetable is
not yet available.
Course owner
UniSA STEM
To develop the student’s knowledge and understanding of the physics and principles of operation of equipment used in X-ray imaging, nuclear medicine and radiation therapy.
X-ray imaging; The X-ray tube; X-ray production; Photon interaction with matter; Radiographic film; Intensifying screens; Digital imaging; Beam-restricting devices - The grid; Introduction to nuclear medicine; Introduction to radiation therapy.
Wolbarst A B 2005, Physics of Radiology, 2, Medical Physics Publishing
Common to all relevant programs | |
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Subject Area & Catalogue Number | Course Name |
RADY 1017 | Introduction to Medical Radiation Practice |
Nil
Component | Duration | ||
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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.
Examination, Skills demonstration, Test/Quiz
EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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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.