Module Details

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Title INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL PHYSICS
Code PHYS115
Coordinator Dr HC Boston
Physics
H.C.Boston@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 4 FHEQ Second Semester 7.5

Aims

To provide the students with a broad introduction to medical physics To provide the students with the physics basis for measurement techniques used in medicine To develop skills in mathematical calculations directly related to Medical Physics. To develop the broad physics knowledge required for Medical Physics


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Basic understanding of the underlying physics properties and ideas that are utilised in medical physics

(LO2) Basic knowledge of the physics involved in measurement techniques used in medicine

(LO3) Understanding of the techniques used in measurements in medical applications

(LO4) Ability to solve simple problems in medical physics

(S1) Problem solving skills

(S2) Communication skills

(S3) IT skills


Syllabus

 

Physics of the Body Forces: loading of muscular and skeletal systems Vision: basic optics of the eye, defects of vision and their correction. Hearing: the ear as a detection system, sensitivity, frequency response, threshold of hearing, defects of hearing. Heart: the heart as an electromechanical pump, electrical signal generation, measurement of ECGs, defibrillation, blood pressure. Diagnostic and Imaging Modalities Principles of radiation production, detection and protection Image generation and reconstruction Electrical signals and their generation and detection. Simple ECG machines and waveforms. Non-ionising radiation imaging modalities  Nuclear imaging modalities Radiation Therapy Principles of radiation therapy Biological effects of radiation


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: Lectures that cover the whole syllabus of the module
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: 6 x 2h/week

Teaching Method 2 - Small Group Learning
Description: Weekly workshops in which the students work in small groups
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: 3 x 2h/week


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 12

        6

18
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 57
TOTAL HOURS 75

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Examination There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :S2  90 minutes.    70       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Workshops There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :S2      30       

Recommended Texts

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