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UQU Programs
Medical Physics

Health Physics

PHYM8402
3 hours English

Health Physics

Health Physics
PHYM4201 Medical Radiation Physics (1)
3 hours One requisite
1 Radiation Sources / 2. Radioactivity / 3. Natural Source of Radiation Exposure. / 4. Exposure Eatimates. / 5. Human-Made Sources of Radiation Exposure / 6. Transformation Mechanisms / 7. Transformation Kinetics / 8. Activity / 9. Serial Transformation / 10. Interaction of Radiation with Matter: Beta Particles – Alpha Particles – Gamma rays - Neutrons
2 Cell Biology / 1. Cell Biology / 2. Biochemistry / 3. Structure of the Cell / 4. Cellular Components / 5. Communication of Cells with Their Environment / 6. Cell Metabolism / 7. Life Cycle of the Cell / 8. Cellular Abnormalities
3 A Brief Review of Cancer / 1. Definition / 2. Global Cancer Facts and Figures / 3. Characteristics and Causes of Cancer Cells / 4. Types of Cancer / 5. Cancer Stem Cell Theory / 6. Tumor Microenvironment / 7. Carcinogenesis / 8. Cancer as a Genetic Disease / 9. Classification of Cancer / 10. Methods to Diagnose Cancer / 11. Cancer Treatment / 12. Radiation in Cancer Treatment
4 Interaction of Radiation with Cells / 1. Concepts of Microdosimetry / 2. Various Stages of Interaction of Radiation with Cells / 3. Interaction of Radiation with Cells at the Atomic Level / 4. Interaction of Radiation with Cells at the Molecular Level / 5. Interaction of Radiolysis Products with Biomolecules . / 6. Effects of Radiation at the Cellular Level
5 Radiation Response Modifiers / 1. Introduction / 2. Physical Factors / 3. Biological Factors / 4. Chemical Factors
6 Biological Effects of Radiation: Deterministic Effects / 1. Introduction / 2. Early Deterministic Effects of Radiation / 3. Late Deterministic Effects of Radiation
7 Biological Effects of Radiation: Stochastic Effects—Carcinogenesis / 1. Linear Nonthreshold (LNT) Hypothesis / 2. Dose and Dose Rate Effectiveness Factor (DDREF) / 3. Cancer Risk Estimation / 4. Types of Cancer Caused by Radiation Exposure / 5. Second Cancers in Radiotherapy Patients / 6. Cancer Risks from Diagnostic Radiology
8 Biological Effects of Radiation: Stochastic Effects—Genetic Effects / 1. Genetic Effects of Radiation: Introduction / 2. Genetic Diseases in Humans / 3. Genetic Risk Estimation
9 Radiobiological Models / 1. Importance of Radiobiological Models / 2. Models Based on Cell Survival Curves and Isoeffect / 3. TCP- and NTCP-Based Models
10 Radiological incidents and emergencies / 1 Introduction / 2 International Nuclear and Radiological Event Scale / 3 Loss of shielding / 4 Loss of containment / 5 Uncontrolled criticality / 6 Pre-planning for emergencies / 7 The emergency organization / - Regulatory Guidance / - Emergency Doses for Radiation Workers / - ICRP Emergency Dose Recommendations / - Accident Classification / - Protective Action Guidelines / - Internal Uptakes / - Examples of Nuclear Emergencies: Chernobyl / - Accident Sequence / - Radioactivity Relassed to the Environment / - International Dispersal of Radioactive Materials
11 Radiation Waste Management: / - Classification of radioactive waste (low, intermediate, and high-level). / - Storage, transportation, and disposal methods. / - Local guidelines in Saudi Arabia for radioactive waste management. / - Types of Radioactive Waste / - Major Radioactive Nuclides / - Environmental Releases / - Enivronmental Monitoring Programs / - Nucleasr Waste Disposal / - Transportation / - Package Radiation Surveys and Limits / - Transport Vehicle Surveys
12 Radiation Posting and Signage: / - Types of radiation areas (Controlled, Supervised, and Restricted). / - Required signage and labels for radiation areas and equipment. / - Specific requirements in Saudi industries and healthcare facilities
1.1 Mapped to: K1, K3

Demonstrate knowledge of radiation sources, interaction mechanisms, and biological effects of radiation.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, case studies, guided reading
Assessment Methods Written exams, quizzes
1.2 Mapped to: K1, K2

Explain the cellular and molecular impacts of radiation and their implications in health and disease.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, video-based learning, interactive group discussions
Assessment Methods Assignments, exams
1.3 Mapped to: K1, K3

Understand the principles of radiation safety, waste management, and emergency response.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, real-life case analysis, group discussions
Assessment Methods Written reports, oral presentations
1.4 Mapped to: K1, K3

Describe the applications of health physics in healthcare, industry, and environmental monitoring.

Teaching Strategy Guest lectures, field visits, problem-solving workshops
Assessment Methods Case studies, project reports
2.1 Mapped to: S1, S2

Apply the laws of physics to analyze data related to radiation exposure, risks, and biological effects.

Teaching Strategy Practical exercises, problem-solving workshops
Assessment Methods Lab reports, data analysis assignments
2.2 Mapped to: S1, S2

Explore radiobiological models and predict outcomes in clinical and environmental scenarios.

Teaching Strategy Modeling exercises, simulation-based learning
Assessment Methods Problem-based projects, scenario-based assignments
2.3 Mapped to: S3

Effectively communicate radiation safety concepts, risk analysis, and emergency response strategies.

Teaching Strategy Group discussions, presentations, role-play exercises
Assessment Methods Oral presentations, participation in discussions
3.1 Mapped to: V1

Apply standards of ethical behavior and integrity in handling radiation and radioactive materials.

Teaching Strategy Ethical case studies, role-playing exercises
Assessment Methods Participation in discussions, reflective journals
3.2 Mapped to: V2

Work effectively as part of a team in addressing challenges related to radiological safety and emergency response.

Teaching Strategy Collaborative projects, group problem-solving tasks
Assessment Methods Peer evaluation, self-assessment portfolios
3.3 Mapped to: V1, V2

Demonstrate responsibility and a commitment to continuous learning in radiological and health physics.

Teaching Strategy Collaborative workshops, review of international guidelines
Assessment Methods Portfolio reviews, peer feedback
Assessment
Weight
Homework, Quizes and Excersices
10%
Oral Presenatation and Research Project
10%
Midterm Exam
30%
Final Exam
50%
Total
100%