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PHY3148 Biophysics and Ionizing Radiation2007-2008Code: PHY3148Title: Biophysics and Ionizing Radiation Instructors: Prof. C.P. Winlove CATS credits: 10 ECTS credits: 5 Availability: unrestricted Level: 3 Pre-requisites: N/A Co-requisites: N/A Background Assumed: - Duration: Semester I Directed Study Time: 22 lectures Private Study Time: 78 hours Assessment Tasks Time: - Observation report: awaiting notification AimsBiological tissues consist of two components, cells and extracellular matrix. This module describes the physical properties of both components at the macroscopic level and at the level of their constituent macromolecules. It attempts to illustrate how physiological function is intimately related to basic physics and how diseases ranging from arthritis to cancer are associated with impaired physical function. The later part of the module describes the interactions of ionizing radiation with cells and tissues. It thereby provides a mechanistic basis for a discussion of the uses of ionizing radiation in diagnosis and therapy. The module aims to provide students with a broad view of the applications of physics in medicine and biology which, through further study, can be applied to specific areas of research or to routine work in the medical physics community. Intended Learning OutcomesA student should be able to: Module Specific Skills
Discipline Specific Skills
Personal and Key Skills
Learning and Teaching MethodsLectures and problems classes. AssignmentsStudents are given short problems during lectures and an examples sheet which is discussed during problems classes. AssessmentOne 90-minute examination (100%). Syllabus Plan and Content
Core TextNot applicableSupplementary Text(s)(1978), The Physiology of Excitable Cells (2nd edition), CUP, ISBN 0-521-29308-1 (UL: 591.188 AID)(1981), Radionuclide Technology, Van Nostrand Reinhold, ISBN 0-442-30170-7 (UL: 616.075 CHA) (1993), Foundations of Medical Imaging, John Wiley, ISBN 0-471-54573-2 (UL: 610.28 CHO) (1996), Physics for Medical Imaging, Bailliere Tindall, ISBN 0-702-01770-1 (UL: 610.28 FAR) (1981), Nuclear Particles in Cancer Therapy, Hilger (UL: 616.994 FOW) (1988), Physical Aspects of Brachytherapy, Institute of Physics, ISBN 0-852-74511-7 (UL: 615.842 GOD) (1986), Linear Accelerators for Radiation Therapy, Hilger, ISBN 0-852-74557-5 (UL: 615.842 GRE) (1986), Fundamentals of Radiation Dosimetry, Institute of Physics Publishing, ISBN 0-852-74789-6 (UL: 616.0757 GRE) (1966), Nerve, Muscle and Synapse, McGraw-Hill (UL: 591.188 KAT) (1997), The Physics of Radiation Therapy (2nd edition), Williams and Wilkins, ISBN 0-68-304502-4 (UL: 615.842 KHA/X) , Physics of Electron-Beam Therapy, (UL: 615.845 KLE) (1969), Excitable Cells, Heinemann (UL: No classmark) (1998), Subject Dose in Radiological Imaging, Elsevier, ISBN 0-444-82989-X (UL: 616.0757 NGK) Formative MechanismsStudents are able to assess their understanding through discussion problems presented in class, and through discussions with the lecturer. Evaluation MechanismsThe module will be evaluated using information gathered via the student representation mechanisms, the staff peer appraisal scheme, and measures of student attainment based on summative assessment. |