ECTS credits ECTS credits: 3
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Student's work ECTS: 51 Hours of tutorials: 3 Expository Class: 9 Interactive Classroom: 12 Total: 75
Use languages Spanish, Galician
Type: Ordinary subject Master’s Degree RD 1393/2007 - 822/2021
Departments: Particle Physics
Areas: Atomic, Molecular and Nuclear Physics
Center Faculty of Physics
Call: Second Semester
Teaching: With teaching
Enrolment: Enrollable | 1st year (Yes)
In the subject of Medical Physics and Dosimetry, knowledge and skills will be acquired on the applications of Physics in the medical field and especially in aspects related to the use of ionizing radiation in diagnosis and therapy. In addition, the fundamental knowledge to measure and characterize radiation fields will be deepened. Main objectives:
- Fundamentals of dosimetry and dosimetric instrumentation.
- Applications of different types of radiation to medicine: technological foundations and their practical use.
Note: No changes are foreseen in the case of application of scenarios 2 and 3 (see Observations).
1.- Physics of radiation.
1.1. Interactions of radiation with matter. Electrons, photons, neutrons, and heavy ions. Mass interaction coefficients.
1.2. Radiometry. Creep and creep in energy. Kerma. Dosage and Cema. Magnitude calculation.
1.3. Cavity theory. Bragg-Gray and Spencer-Attix.
2.- Instrumentation
2.1. General properties of dosimeters.
2.2. Primary standards: calorimetry, Fricke dosimetry.
2.3. Dosimeters at therapy level.
2.4. Measurement systems in levels of radiological protection.
2.5. Radiological imaging systems. Mammography, axial tomography, fluoroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance.
2.6. Imaging systems in nuclear medicine. Gamma camera and SPECT tomography. Positron emission tomography.
3.- Radiation generators in medical applications.
3.1. X-ray generating systems.
3.2. Teletherapy units.
3.3. Particle accelerators for medical use.
3.4. Radiotherapy modalities. Brachytherapy and external radiotherapy. Conforming and intensity modulated radiation therapy, tomotherapy and stereotectic radiation therapy. Hadrontherapy.
4.- Radiological protection.
4.1. Basic concepts of Radiological protection.
4.2. Radiobiology.
4.3. Limiting and operational amounts.
4.4. Legal aspects.
4.5. Radioactive facilities design.
Note: No changes are foreseen in the case of application of scenarios 2 and 3 (see Observations).
- Pedro Andreo, David T. Burns, Alan E. Nahum, Jan Seuntjens, Frank Herbert Attix “Fundamentals of Ionizing Radiation Dosimetry” John Wiley & Sons (2017)
– Wolbarst AB: “Physics of Radiology”. Medical Physics Publishing. 2005.
- E. B. Podgorsak “Dosimetry and Medical Radiation Physics” IAEA 2005
- E. B. Podgorsak “Radiation Physics for Medical Physicists” Springer 2010
– Dowsett DJ, Kenny PA, Johnston RE: “The Physics of Diagnostic
Imaging”. Chapman & Hall Medical. 1998.
– Bushberg JT, Seibert JA, Leidholdt EM, Boone JM: “The Essential
Physics of Medical Imaging”. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. 2002.
- F. Khan: "The Physics of radiation therapy". Lippincott Williams &
Wilkins. 2004.
– Wolbarst AB: “Physics of Radiology”. Medical Physics Publishing. 2005.
- K. Bethge et al. “Medical applications of nuclear physics” Springer
2004
- F. H. Attix “Introduction to Radiological Physics and Radiation
Dosimetry” John Wiley & Sons 1986
- H. E. Johns & J. R. Cunnigham “The Physics of Radiology” Charles
C. Thomas Publisher 1983
- W. H. Hallenbeck “Radiation Protection” Lewis Publishers 1994
- Essential nuclear medicine physics. Powsner, Rachel A. Malden :
Blackwell Publishing , cop. 2006. VIII, 206 p. : il. ; 26 cm
- Physics in nuclear medicine. Cherry, Simon R. Philadelphia, PA :
Saunders, c2003. XIII, 523 p. : ill. ; 27 cm
- Basic Physics of Nuclear Medicine.
http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Basic_Physics_of_Nuclear_Medicine
- Nuclear Medicine Information.
http://www.nucmedinfo.com/Pages/physic.html
Note: in the case of scenarios 2 and 3, consult the Contingency Plan in Observations.
BASIC
CB6 - Possess and understand knowledge that provides a basis or opportunity to be original in the development and / or application of ideas, often in a research context
CB7 - Knowledge about how to apply the knowledge acquired and their ability to solve problems in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their area of study
CB8 - Ability to integrate knowledge and face the complexity of making judgments based on information that, being incomplete or limited, includes reflections on social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgments
CB9 - Ability to communicate conclusions and the knowledge and ultimate reasons that sustain them to specialized and non-specialized audiences in a clear and unambiguous way
CB10 - Learning skills allowing to continue studying in a way that will be largely self-directed or autonomous.
GENERAL
CG01 - Acquire the ability to perform team research work.
CG02 - Be able to analyze and synthesize.
CG03 - Acquire the ability to write texts, articles or scientific reports according to publication standards.
CG04 - Become familiar with the different modalities used to disseminate results and disseminate knowledge in scientific meetings.
CG05 - Apply knowledge to solve complex problems.
TRANSVERSAL
CT01 - Ability to interpret texts, documentation, reports and academic articles in English, scientific language par excellence.
CT02 - Develop the capacity to make responsible decisions in complex and / or responsible situations.
SPECIFIC
CE12 - Provide specialized training in the different fields covered by Fundamental Physics: from environmental physics, fluid physics or acoustics to quantum and radiation phenomena with their technological, medical applications, etc.
CE13 - Master interdisciplinary tools, both theoretical and experimental or computational, to successfully develop any research or professional activity framed in any field of Physics.
Note: no changes are foreseen in this section in scenarios 2 and 3 (see Observations).
The matter will be developed in expository class hours, problem seminars and laboratory practices. In the expository classes the concepts and foundations of the subject will be presented as well as the most relevant results of the same. These concepts will be applied to the resolution of different theoretical-practical examples during the problem seminars. Finally, students will carry out practices related to dosimetry to strengthen their concepts on instrumentation and the calculation of the different physical quantities related to this discipline.
Scenario 1
The general methodological indications established in the USC's Master's Degree in Physics Report will be followed. Classes will be face-to-face with a distribution of expository and interactive hours according to the Physics Master's Report. The tutorials can be both face-to-face and telematic. In the case of being telematic, an appointment will be required.
Scenario 2
See Contingency Plan in the Observations section
Scenario 3
See Contingency Plan in the Observations section
The course can be passed through continuous assessment
work and exercises as well as laboratory work. Attendance at classroom sessions and student participation will be taken into account. The student can take the final exam in writing according to the evaluation calendar of the faculty whose final grade will not be less than that obtained through continuous evaluation. Alternatively, the student who does not pass the evaluation of the first opportunity may appear at the second opportunity by completing complementary work and exercises and / or the final written exam established in the official program.
For Scenarios 2 and 3, see the Contingency Plan in Observations.
Expository teaching: 25 h.
100% attendance
Laboratory practical classes: 15 h.
100% attendance
Individual tutoring for students: 1h
Presence: 100%
Personal work of the students and other activities: 44 h.
Presence: 0%
For Scenarios 2 and 3, see the Contingency Plan in Observations.
Attending expository and interactive classes, as well as carrying out the exercises proposed regularly is a fundamental strategy to learn and follow the subject. On the other hand, experimental laboratory tasks and data analysis allow the student an adequate understanding of the concepts and their application.
Note: See the Contingency Plan in the Observations section in case of scenarios 2 and 3.
Nomenclature:
Scenario 1: Normal situation, in which the epidemiological data and the recommendations of the health authorities allow the normal development of face-to-face teaching activity.
Scenario 2: Intermediate scenario, in which the health situation advises preventive measures that oblige schools to flexible organization of teaching activity, alternating face-to-face activity with telematics. In this scenario, the organization of teaching will have to be modified in accordance with the safe use of spaces. The guidelines for distance, personal hygiene and the environment indicated by the health authority will be followed. The attendance will be reduced according to these guidelines.
Scenario 3: Health situation of confinement and with non-face-to-face educational activity. In this case, again, and in accordance with the measures established by the health authority, the appropriate organization and activity measures of the staff of the educational center will be taken to guarantee the continuity of the educational activity of the students.
Contingency Plan
1. Course objectives:
There are no changes in scenarios 2 and 3.
2. Content:
In the case of scenarios 2 and 3, the laboratory practices will be perfomed virtually. Documentation and data will be provided to the student for the analysis and presentation of the corresponding report.
3. Basic and complementary bibliography:
At the time of writing this teaching program, the availability of the indicated bibliography in electronic format is being managed in the USC library. Also in the case of scenarios 2 and 3, the student will receive complementary electronic and telematic resources through the Virtual Classroom for bibliographic consultation. There are bibliographic resources available for free through different institutions and organizations that will be included in the virtual classroom.
4. Competences:
The same skills provided for the students who study the subject are maintained in any of the three possible scenarios.
5. Teaching methodology.
In the case of scenarios 2 and 3, the TEAMS tool will be used to carry out interactive and expository seminars and classes. The students will not be able to make the planned visits to the health centers and / or of interest for the subject, for which reason they will be provided with alternative telematic material. The tutorials during these scenarios 2 and 3 will be carried out in telematic mode by appointment.
6. Evaluation system:
In the case of scenarios 2 and 3, the evaluation system will be modified according to attendance restrictions.
Scenario 2
In the case of scenario 2, the same evaluation criteria are maintained as in scenario 1, with the following changes:
a) Deliveries of exercises and work may be made through the Virtual Classroom.
c) attendance and participation in telematic and face-to-face classes.
d) the practices will be carried out by means of telematic information.
The completion of the final written exam in the first and second opportunity will be face-to-face according to the dates provided in the Faculty exam calendar.
Scenario 3
The evaluation will be carried out only through continuous evaluation with the modifications already foreseen in scenario 2.
Students will be able to take advantage of the second opportunity, through rework or complete the continuous assessment tasks proposed by the teachers.
7. Study time and individual work
In the case of scenarios 2 and 3, the face-to-face work will be modified according to the availability of classrooms in the faculty. A fraction or the total of the hours of face-to-face work must be carried out using telematic tools (that is, TEAMS) and / or in the form of non-face-to-face work. In any case, the total number of hours dedicated to the subject will be maintained.
8. Recommendations for the study of the subject.
In the case of scenarios 2 and 3, it will be essential to attend the online sessions and carry out exercises and carry out the activities proposed for the student. In this way, you can maintain a regular work dynamic and adequate monitoring of the subject content.
Faustino Gomez Rodriguez
Coordinador/a- Department
- Particle Physics
- Area
- Atomic, Molecular and Nuclear Physics
- Phone
- 881813546
- faustino.gomez [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
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