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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Radiation Science
Reference HS1067 Version 7
Created February 2020 SCQF Level SCQF 7
Approved July 2017 SCQF Points 15
Amended June 2020 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
The aim of the module is to provide the student with a basic understanding of the physical principles which underpin radiographic imaging. The module will also enable the student to understand how x-rays interact with matter and the radiation safety implications of working with medical radiations.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Describe the radiographic science and technology that underpins the production of radiographic images.
2 Describe radiation protection, radiation safety and health and safety within radiography utilising library searching mechanisms to acquire relevant evidence.

Indicative Module Content
The production of the X-ray beam, its interactions with matter and the factors which affect the quality and quantity of the X-ray beam. Energy and energy transfer. The electromagnetic spectrum. Structure of the atom. Basic radioactivity. Thermionic emission. X-ray production. Characteristic spectrum and line spectra. Quantity and quality of an x-ray beam. Beam collimation and geometry. The diagnostic x-ray tube. Equipment and imaging technologies. Fluoroscopic and dental equipment. X-ray interactions with matter. The ALARP principle. Radiation safety and radiation protection. CR, DR, PACS and RIS systems.

Module Delivery
The module is delivered by blended learning and involves lectures, tutorials, student centred seminars and laboratory sessions with directed and private study.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours N/A 40
Non-Contact Hours N/A 110
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL N/A 150
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2
Description: The module will be assessed by coursework.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
One piece of coursework will be used to assess all module learning outcomes.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A A
B B
C C
D D
E E
F Fails to meet the minimum requirements for an E
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module None, in addition to course entry requirements.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 BALL, J. and MOORE, A. D., 2008. Essential Physics for Radiographers. 4th ed. Oxford: Blackwell Science.
2 GRAHAM, D. T. and Cloke, P., 2012. Principles of Radiological Physics. 6th ed. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
3 SHERER, M.A.S., VISCONTI, P.J., RITENOUR, E.R. & HAYNES, K., 2017. Radiation protection in medical radiography. 8th ed. St. Louis: Mosby.
4 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (DOH), 2017. Ionising radiation (medical exposure) regulations. Norwich:DOH. / REGULATION AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY (RQIA), 2018. Ionising radiation (medical exposure) regulations (Northern Ireland). Belfast: RQIA.
5 HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE (HSE), 2017. Ionising radiation regulations. London: HSE. / HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE NORTHERN IRELAND (HSENI), 2017. Ionising radiation regulations (Northern Ireland). Belfast: HSENI.

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