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MRTY1036: Health Physics and Radiation Biology
2025 unit information
MRTY1036 is a Junior level unit designed specifically for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Applied Science (MRS) Diagnostics Radiography. It provides a basic knowledge and understanding of concepts in radioactivity and ultrasound, laying the foundation for understanding ultrasonic transducers, cyclotrons and radiation detectors. It also explores the effects of ionising and non-ionising radiation on biological systems, including implications for radiological protection.
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| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Physics Academic Operations |
| Credit points | 6 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. understand the key physics concepts related to particle radiation - the nucleus, nuclear forces and radioactivity, nuclear reactions, nuclear radiation and radiation measurement, nuclear-based imaging
- LO2. understand dosimetry, radiation monitoring and protection, safety legislation and the biological effects of radiation.
- LO3. understand the key physical concepts related to ultrasound imaging - basic wave concepts, acoustic impedance, scattering and attenuation, Doppler shift and Doppler ultrasound.
- LO4. apply key physical concepts to solve qualitative and quantitative problems in the radiographic context
- LO5. demonstrate an understanding of the instruments used to measure particle radiation and ultrasound, together with basic experimental skills in their measurement and the analysis of resulting data.
- LO6. find and analyse information and judge its reliability and significance
- LO7. communicate scientific information appropriately, both orally and through written work
- LO8. engage in team and group work for scientific investigations and for the process of learning
- LO9. demonstrate a sense of responsibility, ethical behaviour and independence as a learner and as a scientist
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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