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UQU Programs
Environmental Health

Public Health Physics

PHYS1115
3 hours English

Public Health Physics

3 public health Physics
EH2001 Foundations of environmental health
3 hours One requisite
EH2002 Principles of environmental microbiology
3 hours One requisite
1 Introduction to Physics in Health Sciences
2 Kinematics and Dynamics
3 Work, Energy, and Power
4 Biomechanics of the Human Body
5 Fluid Mechanics and Blood Circulation
6 Thermodynamics in the Human Body
7 Thermodynamics in the Human Body (cont.)
8 Waves and Sound in Medicine
9 Electricity and Magnetism in Healthcare
10 Electromagnetic Waves and Medical Imaging
11 Electromagnetic Waves and Medical Imaging (cont.)
12 Optics and Vision
13 Radiation and Radioactivity in Medicine
14 Radiation and Radioactivity in Medicine(cont.)
15 Safety in Medical Physics
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Understand fundamental principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, and optics.

Teaching Strategy Interactive Lecturing
Assessment Methods Examinations
1.2 Mapped to: K1

Explain the physics behind diagnostic tools like X-rays, MRI, and ultrasound.

Teaching Strategy Interactive Lecturing
Assessment Methods Examinations
1.3 Mapped to: K2

Describe the interaction of radiation with matter and its applications in health sciences.

Teaching Strategy Interactive Lecturing
Assessment Methods Examinations
2.1 Mapped to: S4

Apply physics concepts to analyze physiological processes and medical equipment.

Teaching Strategy Interactive Lecturing Independent studies classroom
Assessment Methods Examinations
2.2 Mapped to: S4

Perform experiments and data analysis related to health physics..

Teaching Strategy Interactive Lecturing Independent studies classroom
Assessment Methods Examinations
3.1 Mapped to: V1

Emphasize the importance of patient safety in the application of physics to healthcare

Teaching Strategy Interactive Lecturing Independent studies classroom
Assessment Methods Presentations
3.2 Mapped to: S4

Operate basic diagnostic and therapeutic devices while ensuring safety protocols.

Teaching Strategy Interactive Lecturing Independent studies classroom
Assessment Methods Examinations
3.2 Mapped to: V1

Promote teamwork and collaboration in both laboratory settings and healthcare environments

Teaching Strategy Interactive Lecturing Independent studies classroom
Assessment Methods Presentations
Assessment
Weight
Quizzes
5%
Mid-Term Exam
20%
Presentations
10%
Homework
10%
Final Exam
50%
Total
95%