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 | PHYSIOLOGICAL MEASUREMENT | ||
Code | PHYS859 | ||
Coordinator |
Prof AC Fisher Physics A.C.Fisher@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2018-19 | Level 7 FHEQ | Whole Session | 10 |
Aims |
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The aim is to give the students an understanding of the principles governing the operation of diagnostic and theraputic methods used in medical physics. A series of lectures with cover a range of specific techniques and modalities, both in theory and in practice with the aim of giving the students more knowledge. The students will have practical skills sessions to make measurements with a range of instrumentation with the aim of the students gaining experience with the techniques. |
Learning Outcomes |
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An understanding of the physical principles underpinning measurements of pressure, flow and electrophysiology. |
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An understanding of the relationship to clinical pathology, data processing and interpretation. |
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An understanding of sources of error: random, systematic and human and an inderstanding of the sensitivity and specificity of measurement techniques.
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Syllabus |
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Clinical Physiological measurement covering:
There are laboratory sessions using a range of measurement equipment. Th ere is a formative class test at the end of the module |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lecture - Series of one hour lectures Hospital based medical physicists will give a series of lectures on the techniques and methods used in a clinical setting. |
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Tutorial - Problem solving and revision sessions Students get help with problems, see model answers to problems and can ask any questions |
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Laboratory Work - Series of experiments using a range of instruments typical of those used in a clinical setting Students get experience of the type of measurements that have to be made in a clinical setting. |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
16 Series of one hour lectures |
3 Problem solving and revision sessions |
9 Series of experiments using a range of instruments typical of those used in a clinical setting |
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Timetable (if known) |
Hospital based medical physicists will give a series of lectures on the techniques and methods used in a clinical setting.
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Students get help with problems, see model answers to problems and can ask any questions
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Students get experience of the type of measurements that have to be made in a clinical setting.
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Private Study | 72 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 100 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Unseen Written Exam | 2 hours | end semester 2 | 70 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Examination Notes (applying to all assessments) - none |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Coursework | 3000 words (or equiv | mid semester 2, approx 4 weeks | 30 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Assignment |
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. Explanation of Reading List: |