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307706 (v.1) Medical Physics 631
Area: | Department of Applied Physics |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Other Requisite(s): | TEE Subject Completion: Physics or equivalent
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Syllabus: | Electromagnetic radiation, production and properties of x-rays, interaction of x-rays with matter, absorption of x-rays. The physics of magnetic resonance (MR), motion within atoms, hydrogen nucleus, alignment, precession, Larmour equation, resonance, MR signal, Free Induction Decay (FID), relaxation, T1 recovery, T2 decay, T2*, pulse timing parameters K space. Non ionizing radiation safety. Radiobiology and protection, biological effects and safety of non ionizing radiation, International, Commonwealth and State legislation controlling the use of ionizing and non ionizing radiations. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit, the student will understand the principles underpinning the use of ionizing and non ionizing radiation (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), their interaction with matter and radiation safety issues. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Curry, T.S., Dowdey, J.E. and Murray, R.C. (1991) Christensen's Physics of Diagnostic Radiology. 4th ed. Philadelphia., Lea and Febiger. |
Unit Texts: | Bushberg, J.T., Seibert, J.A., Leidholdt, E.M. and Boone, J.M. (2002) The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging, 2nd ed, Baltimore., Williams and Wilkins. Medical Physics 631 Laboratory Manual. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments (2) 20%, Final Examination 50%, Laboratory Reports 15%, Test 15%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 60115 Radiology | HECS Band (if applicable): | 3 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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