PHY109 Foundation Physics of Medical Imaging (16)
CSU Discipline Area: Medical Radiation Science (MEDRA)
Duration: Two sessions
Abstract:
This subject provides for an understanding of the foundational physics required to understand the physical principles inherent within modern medical imaging, including its technology and practices. The subject also introduces the physical laws and concepts that are necessary to understand the modern principles of both radiation biology and safety, in addition to providing the foundation physics that is utilised and assumed in further subjects studied at first degree level. A computational approach is utilised within this subject. A level of mathematical knowledge equivalent to NSW HSC2 Mathematics is assumed.
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Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
Be able to:
(i) Relate in accurate and specific fashion the physical laws and principles studied.
(ii) Relate the physical laws and principles studied in the explanation of various radiological phenomena.
(iii) Demonstrate their understanding of the studied physical laws and principles by solving physical problems whether mathematically, computationally or conceptually based in nature.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
A. Foundation Mathematical and Computational Methods:
1.Mathematical and Computational Methods for Medical Radiation Physics
B. Foundation General Physics:
2. Elementary Mechanics.
3. Elementary Electostatics (and DC Electricity)
4. Elementary Electromagnetism (and AC Electricity)
5. Elementary Thermodynamics
6. Elementary Modern Physics (Quantum and Relativistic)
7. Elementary Atomic and Nuclear Physics
C. Foundation Radiation Physics:
8. The Nature of Ionizing Radiation
9. Quantification of Radiation
10. The Generation of Radiation
11. Interaction of Radiation in Matter
12. Elementary Principles of Radiation Dosimetry
D. Foundation Radiological Physics
13. Physics of Medical X Ray Imaging
14. Physical Premises of Radiation Biology
15. Physical Premises of Modern Radiation Protection
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.