PHY232 Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Medical Radiation Science (MEDRA)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject provides an explanation of the construction of various radiation detectors, including none imaging counters and Anger camera, used in Nuclear Medicine, and an understanding of their relevant physics and electronics. It also covers nuclear counting statistics, pulse-height spectrometry, image quality, and Bone Mineral Densitometry (BMD).
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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: PHY232
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 App Sc(Nuclear Medicine Technology) students only
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
be able to understand:
Basic Electronics in radiation detection equipment.
Counting statistics in Nuclear Medicine
Spectral analysis of selected radioisotopes.
The construction and mode of operation of different counting systems.
Anger gamma cameras, including collimators.
Principles of Bone Mineral Densitometry.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
Basic Electronics for Radiation Detection Equipment Nuclear Counting Statistics Pulse-height Spectrometry Problems in Radiation Detection and Measurement Imaging Counting Systems Anger Gamma Cameras Quality Controls in Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation Principles of Bone Mineral Densitometry
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.