EPPREP970
5 units
level
Course handbook
Description
This preparation course will examine the basic principles of nuclear physics and how it applies to Medical Radiation and Health Sciences. Concepts such as the electromagnetic spectrum, sources and types of radiation, as well as how we quantify radiations effect on biological samples will be discussed. This course is recommended to students enrolled in MRSC1010 (and PHYS1250) but also students undertaking studies in the Health Sciences (Bachelor of Oral Health and Bachelor of Physiotherapy).
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Summer 2 - 2024
- Winter - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Use appropriate units to solve basic physics principles e.g. Force , work, energy
2. Define and name different isotopes and unstable nuclides
3. Name the 3 types of radiation levels of penetration and detection of radioactive emissions.
4. Define radiopharmaceuticals
5. Explain the effect of ionising radiation on biological systems
6. Describe radiation doses using rad, Sievert
7. Give examples of serious early effects of high radiation doses
Content
The course covers:
- Units and measurement for the health sciences
- Physics principles for MRS
- Forms of energy
- Fields and charged particles in fields and the detection of radioactive emissions
- Nuclear physics and producing radiation
- Biological effects of IR (Dosimetry)
- Radiation Protection
Requisite
This course is only available to domestic students enrolled in NUPrep Bridging and Refresher [22223].
Assessment items
Quiz: Quiz 1
Quiz: Quiz 2
Quiz: Quiz 3
Quiz: Quiz 4
Quiz: Quiz 5
Contact hours
Summer 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per day for 5 day(s) starting in week 1
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 1 hour(s) per day for 5 day(s) starting in week 1
- It is expected that you will spend at least one hour per day practicing skills and consolidating your learning.
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per day for 5 day(s) starting in week 1
Winter - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per day for 5 day(s) starting in week 1
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 1 hour(s) per day for 5 day(s) starting in week 1
- It is expected that you will spend at least one hour per day practicing skills and consolidating your learning.
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per day for 5 day(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- EPPREP970 - Ls, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 252.8 KB)
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