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.
Syllabus
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; andX-ray and gamma ray interaction with tissue.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to demonstrate an understanding of, and perform calculations in, DC electricity, magnetism and AC electricity;
2.
be able to describe and perform calculations in atomic physics, semiconductors and solid state devices;
3.
be able to demonstrate comprehension of and perform calculations involving both radiation production and interaction, and the associated radiological quantities;
4.
be able to compute and solve problems of a conceptual and quantitative nature in the above areas of medical radiation physics; and
5.
be abe to recognise and describe the principles of radiation physics.
Assumed knowledge
First year foundational physics subject such as PHY107.
Enrolment restrictions
Restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science.
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