Module Details |
| The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
| Title | INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL PHYSICS | ||
| Code | PHYS136 | ||
| Coordinator |
Dr LJ Harkness-Brennan Physics Laura.Harkness@liverpool.ac.uk |
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| Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
| Session 2019-20 | Level 4 FHEQ | Second Semester | 7.5 |
Aims |
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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. |
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Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) A basic understanding of the underlying physics properties and ideas that are utilised in medical physics. |
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(LO2) A basic knowledge of the physics involved in measurement techniques used in medicine. |
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(LO3) An understanding of the techniques used in measurements in medical applications. |
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(LO4) The ability to solve simple problems in medical physics. |
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(S1) Communication skills |
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(S2) Problem solving skills |
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Syllabus |
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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. Measurement and imaging Electrical signals and their generation and detection. Simple ECG machines and waveforms. Ultrasound imaging, generation and detection of ultrasound pulses (piezoelectric devices), advantages and disadvantages. Production of magnetic resonance imaging. Properties of laser radiation and applications. X-ray imaging, principles of production and detection, absorption and attenuation of X-rays. Imaging, contrast enhancement and photographic detection, diffraction enhanced imaging. Nuclear imaging, CT, PET and SPECT. The decay process, interaction with matter, reconstruction of image. |
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Seminar |
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Teaching Schedule |
| Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
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12 |
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24 | ||||
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| Private Study | 51 | ||||||
| TOTAL HOURS | 75 | ||||||
Assessment |
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| EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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| Assessment 2 - written exam There is a resit opportunity. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :2 | 90 minutes | 70 | ||||
| CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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| Assessment 1 - Problems Classes Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :2 | 6 x 2 hours | 30 | ||||
Recommended Texts |
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| Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. | |