Physics for Medical Radiation 200

Undergraduate | 2027

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
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Area/Catalogue
PHYS 2013
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Course ID
209436
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Phys, Chem and E Sci
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

The aim of this course is to further develop the student's knowledge and understanding of the physics and principles of operation of equipment used in Medical Imaging, Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Therapy. Digital radiography and digital image processing: Image quality and quality assurance; Fluoroscopy; Interventional and special imaging procedures; Computed tomography; Ultrasound imaging; Nuclear medicine; Radiation therapy; Radiobiology; Radiation protection [Diagnostics and interventional].

Course learning outcomes

  • Understand the physical principles of digital image acquisition and digital image processing
  • Describe the equipments used in digital imaging, fluoroscopy and interventional imaging procedures and quality assurance
  • Understand the physical principles, instrumentation and image reconstruction algorithms employed in Computed Tomography (CT)
  • Describe the equipments used in ultrasound imaging and various modes of its operation
  • Demonstrate a knowledge of various machines used in radiotherapy treatment

Prerequisite(s)

  • Must have completed PHYS1008 Physics for Medical Radiation 100

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed all of DENT3002 Physics for Medical Radiation 200/PHYS2006 Physics for Medical Radiation 200 at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

  • Essay – 20%
  • Multiple Choice Questions – 20%
  • Exam – 60%

Availability

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Enrol by date
Fri 05/03/2027
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Census date
Fri 26/03/2027
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 09/04/2027
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 07/05/2027

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Group 1

Class number
Class number 27194
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 200
Available
Available 200
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Friday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 3029
7 May - 28 May Friday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 3029
Class number
Class number 27195
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 48
Available
Available 48
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 May - 28 May Friday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-34
26 Feb - 16 Apr Friday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-34
Class number
Class number 27196
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 50
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Friday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East SANTOS, G04
7 May - 28 May Friday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East SANTOS, G04
Class number
Class number 27197
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 50
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 May - 28 May Friday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East SANTOS, G04
26 Feb - 16 Apr Friday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East SANTOS, G04
Class number
Class number 27198
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 50
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Friday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Schulz, 307
7 May - 28 May Friday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Schulz, 307

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