1997 QUT Handbook

■ PHB332 PHYSICS 3B
Covers any two of the following: optics, electronics, materials,
experimental method.
Courses: ED50, SC30
Prerequisites: PHB122, PHB222 and (MAB212 or MAB222
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 5 per week
■ PHB340 OPTICS 3
The application of geometrical optics to selected aspects of
optometry including lens form and thickness, contact lenses,
spectacle lens design and spherical surfaces; the wave nature
of light with emphasis on interference, interferometry, diffraction
and polarisation; the specialised topics of optical
processing, lasers and the evaluation of optical systems.
Courses: OP42 Prerequisites: PHB222, PHB240
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 7 per week
■ PHB342 PHYSICS 3C
See PHB332.
Courses: ED50, SC30
Prerequisites: PHB122, PHB222 and (MAB212 or MAB222
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 5 per week
■ PHB373 NUCLEAR MEDICINE IMAGING
The principles, equipment and applications of nuclear medicine
imaging.
Courses: PH38
Credit Points: 4 Contact Hours: 2 per week
■ PHB374 RADIOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT 1
Discussion of design considerations of X-ray generators and
equipment for control of beam direction.
Courses: PH38
Credit Points: 4 Contact Hours: 2 per week
■ PHB376 GENERAL RADIOGRAPHY 2
An extension of topics introduced in PHB276 to include more
advanced techniques of skeletal radiography, ward and operating
theatre radiography, and examinations using contrast media.
Courses: PH38 Prerequisites: LSB241, PHB276, PHB278
Credit Points: 8 Contact Hours: 5 per week
■ PHB378 GENERAL RADIOGRAPHIC
PRACTICE 2
A program of practical sessions relating to topics introduced
in PHB376.
Courses: PH38
Prerequisites: LSB241, PHB276, PHB278
Corequisites: PHB376
Credit Points: 8 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ PHB379 CLINICAL RADIOGRAPHY 1
Clinical experiences in radiographic examinations introduced
in PHB276 and PHB376. Experience is obtained in approved
clinical departments.
Courses: PH38
Prerequisites: LSB241, PHB276, PHB278
Corequisites: PHB378
Credit Points: 8 Contact Hours: 4 per week
■ PHB382 RADIOTHERAPY PHYSICS 1
A study of the design, physical aspects and operating characteristics
of megavoltage and telecurie units.
Courses: PH38 Prerequisites: PHB272
Credit Points: 4 Contact Hours: 2 per week
■ PHB386 TREATMENT PLANNING 2
An extension of the study of treatment planning introduced in
PHB286 to the planning of complex techniques of photon
therapy and electron therapy.
Courses: PH38
Prerequisites: PHB286, PHB287, LSB241
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 6 per week
■ PHB387 MEGAVOLTAGE THERAPY 2
The principles and applications of megavoltage therapy including
techniques for specific sites.
Courses: PH38 Prerequisites: LSB241, PHB287
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 5 per week
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■ PHB389 CLINICAL RADIOTHERAPY 2
Practical exercises in megavoltage therapy related to topics
introduced in PHB287 and PHB387. The programs are carried
out in clinical departments.
Courses: PH38 Corequisites: PHB387
Credit Points: 8 Contact Hours: 4 per week
■ PHB404 SAFETY TECHNOLOGY 2
Vibration and noise, electrical hazards, sources and hazards
of ionising and non-ionising radiation.
Courses: PU44 Prerequisites: PHB263
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 6 per week
■ PHB422 PHYSICS 4A
Any two of the following: thermodynamics and statistical
mechanics, radiation physics, electronics, applied acoustics,
classical mechanics and relativity.
Courses: ED50, SC30
Prerequisites: PHB122, PHB222 and (MAB301 or MAB303)
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 5 per week
■ PHB432 PHYSICS 4B
See PHB422.
Courses: ED50, SC30
Prerequisites: PHB122, PHB222 and (MAB301 or MAB303)
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 5 per week
■ PHB462 EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS 4
Experimental method and design; electronics; preparation and
presentation of reports; experimental work.
Courses: SC30
Prerequisites: At least two level 2 Physics units including
electronics module
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 5 per week
■ PHB473 MEDICAL ULTRASOUND
The physical principles and application of ultrasound.
Courses: PH38
Credit Points: 4 Contact Hours: 2 per week
■ PHB474 RADIOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT 2
A study of the equipment used in specialised radiography,
including mobiles, tomographic units, skull tables and mammography
units.
Courses: PH38
Credit Points: 4 Contact Hours: 2 per week
■ PHB475 MEDICAL RADIATION COMPUTING 1
An introduction to the capabilities of computer hardware and
software, and image processing.
Courses: PH38 Prerequisites: MAB151
Credit Points: 8 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ PHB476 SPECIAL PROCEDURES
Specialised techniques of radiography: the skull, obstetrics,
gynaecology, CNS and paediatrics.
Courses: PH38 Prerequisites: PHB376, PHB378
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 5 per week
■ PHB479 CLINICAL RADIOGRAPHY 2
Clinical experience in approved departments in radiographic
examinations discussed in PHB376.
Courses: PH38 Prerequisites: PHB379
Corequisites: PHB476
Credit Points: 8 Contact Hours: 4 per week
■ PHB485/1 PRINCIPLES OF TREATMENT 1
The principles underlying the choice of treatment of cancer in
specific sites including consideration of associated treatment.
Courses: PH38 Prerequisites: PHB178, PHB389
Credit Points: 4 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ PHB485/2 PRINCIPLES OF TREATMENT 2
A continuation of the detailed discussion started in PHB485/
1 to include the principles of treatment of cancer in all sites,
and benign diseases.
Courses: PH38 Prerequisites: PHB485/1
Credit Points: 4 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ PHB487 MEGAVOLTAGE THERAPY 3
An extension of the topic introduced in PHB387 to include