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

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.

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.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

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.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignments (2) 20%, Final Examination 50%, Laboratory Reports 15%, Test 15%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y