Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | NUCLEAR MEDICINE | ||
Code | PHYS861 | ||
Coordinator |
Mr M Baker Physics Mark.Baker@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2024-25 | Level 7 FHEQ | Whole Session | 10 |
Aims |
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The aim of the module is to give the students a knowledge of the necessary physics and biological principles which underpin nuclear medicine. The lectures aim to give the students knowledge of a range of nuclear medicine modalities, including isotopes used and practical awareness. There are also lectures which aim to give the students information on codes of practice, legislation and quailty assurance relevent to nuclear medicine. A practical session using a SPECT/CT camera ams to give the students basic knowledge of its operation and capability. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) A knowledge of the principles used in nuclear medicine for both therapy and diagnosis |
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(LO2) A knowledge of the tools and methods used in both theraputic and diagnostic applications |
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(LO3) A knowledge of the radiation protection guidlelines, the applicable legislation and QA processes needed for nuclear medicine |
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(LO4) Practical skills needed to operate a gamma camera based system |
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(S1) Problem solving skills |
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(S2) Communication skills |
Syllabus |
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Diagnostic and therapeutic applications of Nuclear Medicine Isotope production gamma cameras Clinical PET/SPECT applications physiological applications Quality control in Nuclear Medicine Radiation protection, guidance and legislation tracer kinetics, relevant physiology and pathology DEXA. There is a formative class test at the end of the module. There is a practical session at Daresbury Laboratory using a hospital standard SPECT/CT camera. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial Teaching Method 3 - Laboratory Work |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
20 |
4 |
4 |
28 | |||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 72 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 100 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Examination There is a resit opportunity. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :end semester 2 | 0 | 70 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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Assignment There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :end semester 2 | 0 | 30 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |