Course overview
The aim of this course is to develop the student's knowledge and understanding of the physics and principles of operation of equipment used in X-ray imaging, nuclear medicine and radiation therapy. X-ray imaging; The X-ray tube; X-ray production; Photon interaction with matter; Radiographic film; Intensifying screens; Digital imaging; Beam-restricting devices - The grid; Introduction to nuclear medicine; Introduction to radiation therapy.
Course learning outcomes
- Describe the production and properties of X-rays.
- Describe the interactions that occur when ionizing radiation interacts with matter.
- Describe the basic concepts of analogue and digital imaging.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the basic physical principles and equipment used in nuclear medicine and radiation therapy.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Group 1
Class number 53851
Section PR01
Size 12
Available 10
Notes:
Class number 53852
Section PR02
Size 12
Available 12
Notes:
Class number 53853
Section PR03
Size 12
Available 12
Notes:
Class number 53854
Section PR04
Size 12
Available 12
Notes:
Class number 53855
Section PR05
Size 12
Available 9
Notes:
Class number 53856
Section PR06
Size 12
Available 11
Notes:
Class number 53857
Section PR07
Size 12
Available 10
Notes:
Class number 53858
Section PR08
Size 12
Available 12
Notes:
Class number 53859
Section PR09
Size 12
Available 12
Notes:
Class number 53860
Section PR10
Size 12
Available 12
Notes:
Class number 53861
Section PR11
Size 12
Available 10
Notes:
Class number 53862
Section PR12
Size 12
Available 12
Notes:
Class number 53863
Section PR13
Size 12
Available 12
Notes:
Class number 53864
Section PR14
Size 12
Available 11
Notes:
Class number 53865
Section PR15
Size 12
Available 10
Notes:
Class number 53866
Section PR16
Size 12
Available 12
Notes:
Class number 53844
Section LE01
Size 200
Available 187
Class number 53845
Section TU01
Size 30
Available 29
Class number 53846
Section TU02
Size 30
Available 24
Class number 53847
Section TU03
Size 30
Available 27
Class number 53848
Section TU04
Size 30
Available 28
Class number 53849
Section TU05
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 53850
Section TU06
Size 30
Available 29
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