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Medical Physics

Medical Radiation Physics (1)

PHYM4201
4 hours English

Medical Radiation Physics (1)

Medical Radiation Physics
PHYS3906 Introductory Nuclear Physics
4 hours One requisite
1 Atomic structure / -Mass and energy / -Quantum model / -Pauli exclusion principle
2 Radioactivity / -Line of stability / -Radioactivity decay types / -Decay of radioactivity
3 Photon attenuation / -Absorption of energy / -Linear attenuation coefficient / -Mass attenuation coefficient / -Atomic attenuation coefficient / -Mean free path and half-value layer / -Factors affecting attenuation / -Energy transfer and energy absorption
4 Electron interaction / -Stopping power / -Collisional interaction / -Radiative interaction
5 Particle interaction / -Neutrons / -Protons / -Linear energy transfer / -Relative biological effectiveness
6 Radiation quality and quantity / -Photon fluence / -Energy fluence / -Exposure / -Dose equivalent
7 Production of clinical X-ray: / X-ray tube
8 Lab topics / The student will conduct experiments related to the theoretical topics mentioned above
1.1 Mapped to: K1, K2

Differentiate between various modes of radioactive decay.

Teaching Strategy Brainstorming. Cooperative learning. Dialogue and discussion. Constructivist. Self-learning.
Assessment Methods Quizzes Electronic exams Homeworks Discussion in the lecture Short exams (midterm exam) Long exam (final exam)
1.2 Mapped to: K2, K3

Describe and differentiate between the various photon attenuation coefficients used in radiation physics

Teaching Strategy Dialogue and discussion. Constructivist. Self-learning.
Assessment Methods Quizzes Electronic exams Homeworks Discussion in the lecture Short exams (midterm exam) Long exam (final exam)
2.1 Mapped to: S1, S2, S3, S4

-Solve problems related to the photon attenuations and interactions

Teaching Strategy -Problem-solving strategy -Cooperative learning strategy
Assessment Methods -Written test -Individual and group activities -Short cognitive tests. -Achievement tests
2.2 Mapped to: S1, S2

-Interpret the photon attenuation for different human types

Teaching Strategy -Problem-solving strategy
Assessment Methods -Written test -Individual and group activities
3.1 Mapped to: V1, V2, V3, V4

- Apply knowledge of photon attenuation coefficients and interactions to make informed decisions in radiation safety and material selection.

Teaching Strategy -Flipped classroom -Cooperative learning
Assessment Methods -Short quiz in class -Discussion in class
Assessment
Weight
Homework, Quizzes, and scientific activities
10%
Midterm Exam
20%
Lab. Final Exam
20%
Final Exam
50%
Total
100%