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.
Assumed knowledge
First year foundational physics subject such as PHY107.
Enrolment restrictions
Restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science.
Incompatible