12178 (v.2) Medical Physics 233
Area: |
Department of Applied Physics |
Credits: |
12.5 |
Contact Hours: |
3.0 |
| ** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. ** | |
Lecture: |
2 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: |
1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): |
12176 (v.2) Medical Physics 132 or any previous version |
Syllabus: |
Magnetic resonance imaging - background concepts, nuclear magnetism, energy state transitions, development of MRI, free induction decay, measurement of relaxation, pulse sequences, fourier transforms, instrumentation, imaging techniques, interpretation and hazards. Radiobiology and protection - review of cell biology, basic biologic interactions in radiation, radiosensitivity, cellular response to radiation, systemic radiation response, total body radiation response, late effects of radiation, clinical radiobiology, legislation and radiation protection. |
| ** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. ** | |
Field of Education: | 010301 Physics |
Funding Cluster: | 08 - Engineering, Science, Surveying |
SOLT (Online) Definitions*: | Informational *Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information |
Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
Availability |
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| Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information. | |
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