Physics for Medical Radiation 200

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
DENT 3002
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Course ID
203379
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of AH & HP
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Puthenparampil Wilson
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

The aim of this course is to further develop the student's knowledge and understanding of the physics and principles of operation of equipment used in Medical Imaging, Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Therapy. Digital radiography and digital image processing: Image quality and quality assurance; Fluoroscopy; Interventional and special imaging procedures; Computed tomography; Ultrasound imaging; Nuclear medicine; Radiation therapy; Radiobiology; Radiation protection [Diagnostics and interventional].

Course learning outcomes

  • Understand the physical principles of digital image acquisition and digital image processing
  • Describe the equipments used in digital imaging, fluoroscopy and interventional imaging procedures and quality assurance
  • Understand the physical principles, instrumentation and image reconstruction algorithms employed in Computed Tomography (CT)
  • Describe the equipments used in ultrasound imaging and various modes of its operation
  • Demonstrate a knowledge of various machines used in radiotherapy treatment

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 23922
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 200
Available
Available 45
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Darling West, G14
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Darling West, G14
Class number
Class number 23923
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Mar - 17 Apr Friday 12:10pm - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 1062
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 12:10pm - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 1062
Class number
Class number 23924
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 35
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Mar - 17 Apr Friday 12:10pm - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-32
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 12:10pm - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-32
Class number
Class number 23925
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Mar - 17 Apr Friday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-42
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-42
Class number
Class number 23926
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Mar - 17 Apr Friday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-32
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-32

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed PHYS1008 Physics for Medical Radiation 100

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed PHYS2006 Nuclear and Radiation Physics 2

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

N/A

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