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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.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 1
InternalPort Macquarie
InternalWagga Wagga Campus
DistanceWagga Wagga Campus
Session 2
InternalPort Macquarie
InternalWagga 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.

Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Dentistry and Health Sciences

Assumed Knowledge

First year foundational physics subject such as PHY107

Enrolment restrictions

Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science
Incompatible subject(s)
PHY100

Learning Outcomes

Upon 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.

Syllabus

The 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.