PHY115 Physics for Medical Radiation Science (8)
Abstract
This subject provides essential physics within the context of medical radiation science. It provides the fundamental knowledge and understanding of a wide range of topics from important physical laws and concepts relevant to medical radiation science. |
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Session 1 | Internal | Port Macquarie | Internal | Wagga Wagga Campus | Distance | Wagga Wagga Campus | Session 2 | Internal | Port Macquarie | Internal | Wagga Wagga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: PHY115
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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One session | HD/FL | School of Dentistry and Health Sciences |
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Assumed Knowledge
First year foundational physics subject such as PHY107
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Enrolment restrictions
Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science |
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Incompatible subject(s) |
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PHY100 |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of, and perform calculations in, DC electricity, magnetism and AC electricity
- be able to describe and perform calculations in atomic physics, semiconductors and solid state devices.
- be able to demonstrate comprehension of and perform calculations involving both radiation production and interaction, and the associated radiological quantities.
- be able to compute and solve problems of a conceptual and quantitative nature in the above areas of medical radiation physics.
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Electrostatics, electric charge and potential
- Electricity and magnetism
- Alternating current
- Atomic physics and semi-conductors
- Solid state devices
- X-rays
- X-rays and gamma ray interaction with matter
- X-ray and gamma ray interaction with tissue
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The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 12 August 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.