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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2016 - 2017
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Description This module aims to give the student a working knowledge of the main topics of physics in human structure, function, diagnosis and therapy. Furthermore, the research paper assignment will promote oral presentation skills and skills in searching the literature. Simple principles of physics can be used to explain many different physiological processes – the body as a complex physical system. In addition, the same principles underpin many of the technologies used in assessing patients, diagnosing disease, and treating clinical problems. In addition we show how deviations in these simple physical processes can lead to a variety of pathologies associated with these systems, and how, where possible, they are treated | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Outline and discuss the main topics of Physics in human structure, function, and diagnosis 2. Understand the key physical principles responsible for causing trauma associated with road traffic and gunshot injuries. 3. Identify concepts and/or physical principles which are common across one or more topics 4. Relate the physical principles to topics covered in other modules 5. Critically analyze the calculations to determine if the results are reasonable for human function. 6. Source research papers on a particular topic and summarize the work presented (CA) 7. 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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