PHY232 Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation (8)

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).

No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2019.

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Biomedical Sciences

Enrolment Restrictions

B App Sc(Nuclear Medicine Technology) students only

Assumed Knowledge
PHY114

Learning Outcomes

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

This 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

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The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2019. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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