Module Specifications.
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
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Date posted: September 2024
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Description This module aims to give the student a working knowledge of the main topics of physics in diagnostic and radiation based therapies. Furthermore, the research paper assignment will promote oral presentation skills and skills in searching the literature. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. The student will have detailed knowledge of the fundamental physical principles underpinning the main medical diagnostic techniques: x-ray radiography, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) imaging, gamma-ray PET-CT imaging and ultrasound imaging. The student will be able to write down the fundamental equations underlying these techniques and solve numerical problems based on these equations. 2. Detailed knowledge of the experimental techniques and modern technologies used to routinely carry out x-ray, PET-CT, NMR and ultrasound imaging diagnostics. The knowledge of all the essential orders of magnitude of the machine parameters (currents, voltages, power, relaxation times, exposure times, etc...) will be considered essential. 3. Critically analyze the calculations to determine if the results are reasonable for human function. 4. Source research papers on a particular topic and summarize the work presented (CA) 5. Demonstrate oral communication skills (CA) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Lecture topics1. Impulse & automobile design. 2. The physics of gunshot injuries. 3. Medical Ultrasound 1 - Basic principles and instrumentation. 4. Medical Ultrasound 2 - Therapeutic applications. 5. Magnetic Resonance Imaging 1. 6. Magnetic Resonance Imaging 2. 7. Thermostasis - Regulation of body temperature. 8. Human Acoustics - Frequency, sensitivity and detection. 9. Human Acoustics - Amplification processes, hearing aids. 10. Auditory localisation & Speech production. 11. Cardiovascular Physics 1 – Static fluids and fluid pressure. 12. Cardiovascular Physics 2 – Haemodynamics of ideal and viscous fluids 13. Respiratory Physics 1- the mechanics of respiration (Boyle, Laplace and Poisseuille) 14. Respiratory Physics 2 – surface tension, surfactants and near-drowning situations 15. Barotrauma – effects of abnormal gas pressures on human physiology 16. Solar disinfection of drinking water in developing countries. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||