Module Details

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Title Radiation Safety and Diagnostic Radiology
Code PHYS879
Coordinator Dr C Lee
Physics
Colin.Lee@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2024-25 Level 7 FHEQ Whole Session 10

Aims

To train students in Radiation Safety and Diagnostic Radiology.

Learning Outcomes

(L7-1) LO1 - To be able to apply integrative knowledge of the physical principles underlying radiation physics.

(L7-2) LO2 - Be able to critically discuss legislative principles and guidance applied to clinical practice.

Syllabus
 

Radioactivity, Dosimetry Measurements, Radiation Risk, Radiation Safety Regulations, Personal Radiation Monitoring, DR Instrumentation and DR Imagery Construction techniques.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lectures

Teaching Method 2 - Workshops

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 32

           32
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 68
TOTAL HOURS 100

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
No assessment details provided  0    70       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
No assessment details provided  0    30       

Recommended Texts
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