Applied Nuclear Physics in Medicine
Course: Nuclear Power Engineering
Structural unit: Faculty of Physics
Title
Applied Nuclear Physics in Medicine
Code
ОК18
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2023/2024
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
3 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
1.1 Learn basic knowledge of modern methods of applied nuclear physics in medicine
2.1. Use basic knowledge of modern methods of applied nuclear physics in medicine
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Successful mastering of basic physics courses ("Physics of the atomic nucleus and elementary particles").
2. Knowledge of the theoretical foundations of the course "Physics of the atomic nucleus and elementary particles"
Course content
"Applied Nuclear Physics in Medicine " - a review of modern methods of applied nuclear physics in medicine, their advantages and disadvantages, historical retrospective and prospects. The list of methods of applied nuclear physics includes methods of medical physics
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. C.J. Karzmark, Craig S. Nunan, E.Tanabe. Medical Electron Accelerators, McGraw-Hil, USA, 1993.
2. Feasibility study for the construction of a proton-carbon complex for cancer therapy 2008
3. K.J.Moody, I.D.Hatcheon, P.M.Grant. Nuclear Forensic Analysis, 2005.
4. E.N.Ragozin, I.I.Sobelman, Laser sources in the soft X-ray region of the spectrum, UFN, 2005, No 12, v.175, p.1339-1341.
5. Radiation Oncology Physics: A Handbook for Teachers and Students. Ed. by E.B. Podgorsak. IAEA, Vienna, 2005.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture demonstration; laboratory work, independent work; consultations
Assessment methods and criteria
The discipline "Applied Nuclear Physics in Medicine" is evaluated by a modular rating system. It consists of 2 modules. The results of students' educational activity are evaluated on a 100 - point scale. - semester assessment:
1. Two modular tests (maximum - 10 + 20 = 30 points).
2. Polls and tests during lectures (maximum - 10 points).
3. Evaluation of practical work (maximum - 30 points).
- final assessment in the form of an exam (maximum -30 points)
Language of instruction
Ukrainian
Lecturers
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Departments
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