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Bio Physics (Theory)
Course Objectives:
This course will enable the students to -
This course provides knowledge of the operation and principles used in the systems and procedures associated with the clinical track. It acquaints the students with radiation and radioactivity, its properties, units of measure, dosimetry measurement concepts and methods, safe limits of radiations exposure and precautions to work with e.m. radiation and nuclear radiation etc.
Course Outcomes (COs):
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CPHY 212 |
Bio Physics (Theory)
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The students will be able to – CO24: Understand the working of various diagnostic tools, medical imaging techniques and therapeutic applications.
CO25: apply knowledge of lasers in medical physics
CO26: study diagnostic and therapeutic applications like the X-ray technology and magnetic resonance imaging.
CO27: Focus on the application of Physics to clinical medicine
CO28: Know about the units of radiations and their safety limits, the devises to detect and measure radiation, such as the Geiger-Mueller counter and scintillation counter.
CO29: Gain functional knowledge regarding need for radiological protection and the sources of an approximate level of radiation exposure for treatment purposes.
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Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration, Power point presentations, Problem solving in tutorials, visit to a medical college/university.
Learning activities for the students: Self learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation, Additional learning through online Video MOOCs courses .
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Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems , Assignments, Presentations |
Laser applications in biomedical field:
Radiotherapy and telemedicine, LASER- principles of operation, use, types and LASER safety, Radiotherapy- principles, dosage data for clinical applications, Gamma Camera, Positron Emission Tomography, Cobalt-60 machine, Therapeutic application of radio isotopes, application of UV radiation for treatments, biological effects of radiation and ultrasound.
X-Rays:
Electromagnetic spectrum. Production and Properties of X-rays, harmful effects of X-rays. X-Ray Imaging, Construction, function and operation of compute and digital radiographic systems.X ray tube and x-ray beam.Image receptors for computed and digital radiography.Scatterrejection.Contrast media – iodine, barium and air.Dual energy radiography.Film screen radiography,Mammography,Radiographictomography and tomosynthesis.
Principles of NMR imaging systems, biological effect of NMR imaging, advantages of NMR imaging system, cryo electron microscopy; High resolution light microscopy, Atomic Force Microscopy, Single molecule manipulation.
Radiation Safety Management:
Principles of radiation protection, Biological effects of radiation, Radiation monitors, Steps to reduce radiation public. International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) principles, justification, optimization, limitation, introduction of safety and risk management of radiation, Nuclear waste and disposal management.
