Health Physics Specifications (Phys 334)

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1 ATTACHMENT 2 (e) Course Specifications The Course Specifications (CS) Health Physics Specifications (Phys 334) Form 5a_Course Specifications _SSRP_1 JULY 2013 Page 1

2 Institution Majmaah University Date of Report 10/6/1435 H College/Department: College of Science Physics Department A. Course Identification and General Information 1. Course title and code: Health physics PHYS Credit hours: 3 3. Program(s) in which the course is offered. (If general elective available in many programs indicate this rather than list programs) Physics Program (B.Sc.) 4. Name of faculty member responsible for the course Dr. Mohamed S. Gaafar 5. Level/year at which this course is offered: 3 rd Level 6. Pre-requisites for this course (if any): General physics 2 (PHYS 202) 7. Co-requisites for this course (if any) 8. Location if not on main campus Zulfi College of Science Al-Zulfi 9. Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply) a. Traditional classroom What percentage? b. Blended (traditional and online) What percentage? c. e-learning What percentage? d. Correspondence What percentage? 80% 10% f. Other What percentage? 10% Comments: The instruction is taken place by traditional classroom, through my home page on the university web site, smart boards, scientific discussions and scientific videos from the internet. Form 5a_Course Specifications _SSRP_1 JULY 2013 Page 2

3 B Objectives 1. What is the main purpose for this course? The student expected to understand: 1. Principles of Health physics. 2. Basic applications. 3. Brief description for plans concerning course developments such as; the use of materials, references depending on internet network and search works). 4. Seeking for recent research works relevant to the course. 5. Making workshops at the department. 2. Briefly describe any plans for developing and improving the course that are being implemented. (e.g. increased use of IT or web based reference material, changes in content as a result of new research in the field) Periodical physics department meetings every 2 years to review the courses according to the reports of the internal reviewers from the department and the feedback from students in the course evaluation questionnaire. Also, the use of the trusted physics web sites for the students during making their reports and presentations. C. Course Description (Note: General description in the form to be used for the Bulletin or handbook should be attached) 1. Topics to be Covered List of Topics Review of the sources of radiation, basic dosimetry, and hazards of ionizing radiation, Radiation safety guides and codes in the environment, industry, medical and nuclear facilities. Radioactivity and transformation mechanisms, Alpha emission, Beta emission, Positron emission, Orbital electron capture, Gamma rays, Internal conversion. Transformation kinetics, Half life, Average life. Activity, The Becquerel, The Curie, Specific activity. Interaction of radiation with matter, Beta rays (Range-Energy relationship), mechanisms of energy loss (Ionization and excitation, Bremsstrahlung), Alpha rays (Range-Energy relationship), Gamma rays (Exponential absorption), interaction mechanisms (Pair production, Compton scatteringphotoelectric absorption, Photodisintegration), Neutrons (Production, Interaction, Scattering and Absorption). Radiation dosimetry, Absorbed dose (Gray and Rad), Exposure (Roentgen), Exposure-dose relationship. No. of Contact Hours Weeks Form 5a_Course Specifications _SSRP_1 JULY 2013 Page 3

4 Lecture Tutorials Lab Total of contact hours Total hours C. Course Description (Note: General description in the form to be used for the Bulletin or Handbook should be attached) (The credit point is equal hours ) Contact hours Self- Study Topic Internet Library Homew ork Discussi ons Review of the sources of radiation, basic dosimetry, and hazards of ionizing radiation, Radiation safety guides and codes in the environment, industry, medical and nuclear facilities. Radioactivity and transformation mechanisms, Alpha emission, Beta emission, Positron emission, Orbital electron capture, Gamma rays, Internal conversion Mid-term Transformation kinetics, Half life, Average life. Activity, The Becquerel, The Curie, Specific activity. Interaction of radiation with matter, Beta rays (Range-Energy relationship) Mid-term Mechanisms of energy loss (Ionization and excitation, Form 5a_Course Specifications _SSRP_1 JULY 2013 Page 4

5 Bremsstrahlung), Alpha rays (Range-Energy relationship), Gamma rays (Exponential absorption), interaction mechanisms (Pair production, Compton scatteringphotoelectric absorption, Photodisintegration), Neutrons (Production, Interaction, Scattering and Absorption). Radiation dosimetry, Absorbed dose (Gray and Rad), Exposure (Roentgen), Exposuredose relationship Review Final Exam Total Course components (total contact hours and credits per semester): Lecture Tutorial Laboratory Practical Other: Total Contact Hours 39 N/A N/A N/A Credit N/A N/A N/A Additional private study/learning hours expected for students per week. 6 hours on average 4. Course Learning Outcomes in NQF Domains of Learning and Alignment with Assessment Methods and Teaching Strategy NQF Learning Domains And Course Learning Outcomes 1.0 Knowledge Course Teaching Strategies Course Assessment Methods Form 5a_Course Specifications _SSRP_1 JULY 2013 Page 5

6 1.1 Principles of health physics Traditional classroom, group discussions and internet web sites 1.2 Radioactive materials Traditional classroom and scientific videos 1.3 Basic scientific and experimental background on radiation protection. Traditional classroom and scientific videos 1.4 Transformation kinetics, Half life, Average life. Traditional classroom, Activity, The Becquerel, The Curie, Specific group discussions and activity. discussions 1.5 Interaction of radiation with matter Traditional classroom and scientific videos 2.0 Cognitive Skills 2.1 Differentiate between radioactive nonradioactive materials. Traditional classroom, discussions and internet web sites 2.2 Differentiate between types of radiations. Traditional classroom, discussions and library 2.3 Know the different types of protection from Traditional classroom, radioactive materials. discussions and library 3.0 Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility 3.1 Choose to work in a group and learn time management. 3.2 Demonstrate how to search for information through library and internet. 3.3 Justify a short report in a written form and orally using appropriate scientific language. Encouragement of the student to attend lectures regularly by giving bonus marks for attendance, give students tasks, and ask questions about previous lectures. Mutual respect is between the lecturer and students and among students themselves. I deal with them as young mature people, responsible for their actions and schedules. Application of educational standards and behavioural control when they work in groups, I can assess the response of students as a whole and the team spirit and good character. 3.4 Self confidence in demonstrating presentations Encouragement of the student to have the ability to make presentations and Report, presentation or homework Exams and quizzes Report, presentation or homework Exams and quizzes Report, presentation or homework Exams and quizzes Exams and quizzes Exams and discussions Quizzes Discussions Report Presentations Form 5a_Course Specifications _SSRP_1 JULY 2013 Page 6

7 oral discussions with his colleges 4.0 Communication, Information Technology, Numerical 4.1 Ability to communicate with teacher, ask questions, solve problems, and use computers. 4.2 Dealing with confidence with differential equations, integrations, and differentials. Although this skill is not taught within the course, it is necessary to deal with him. 4.3 Using information technology in the classroom and library. 5.0 Psychomotor 5.1 N/A 5.2 N/A Solving problems on smart board. Group assignments, homeworks and encouraging group projects Encouraging reports and presentations Discussions Home works and presentations Reports and presentations 5. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester Assessment task (e.g. essay, test, group project, examination, speech, Week Due oral presentation, etc.) 1 Quizze 1 Week 3 5 Proportion of Total Assessment 2 Mid-Term exam 1 Week Quizze 2 Week Med-term exam 2 Week Presentations and reports During the 5 semester 6 Attending lectures During the 5 semester 7 Final exam Week Form 5a_Course Specifications _SSRP_1 JULY 2013 Page 7

8 D. Student Academic Counseling and Support 1. Arrangements for availability of faculty and teaching staff for individual student consultations and academic advice. (include amount of time teaching staff are expected to be available each week) At least, there are three hours for academic advice and consultations for students per week. E. Learning Resources 1. List Required Textbooks 1-Herman Cember and Thomas E. Johnson, Introduction to Health Physics, Pergamon Press. Fourth Edition, 2009, Mac Graw Hill, ISBN: Michael G. Stabin, Radiation Protection and Dosimetry An Introduction to Health Physics, Springer, 2007, ISBN: , e-isbn: List Essential References Materials (Journals, Reports, etc.) Joseph John Bevelacqua, Contemporary Health Physics Problems and Solutions, Second Edition, 2009, Wiley VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, ISBN: List Recommended Textbooks and Reference Material (Journals, Reports, etc) 1-Herman Cember and Thomas E. Johnson, Introduction to Health Physics, Pergamon Press. Fourth Edition, 2009, Mac Graw Hill, ISBN: Michael G. Stabin, Radiation Protection and Dosimetry An Introduction to Health Physics, Springer, 2007, ISBN: , e-isbn: List Electronic Materials (eg. Web Sites, Social Media, Blackboard, etc.) Scientific publishers web sites: 1- Elsevier ( 2- Springerlink ( 3- Institute of physics ( 4- John Wiley ( Other learning material such as computer-based programs/cd, professional standards or regulations and software. 1- Scientific videos in youtube ( 2- Microsoft office for editing reports and graduate projects. 3-Origin pro software for making figures of the scientific research projects. 4-Math editing software for writing derivations. F. Facilities Required Indicate requirements for the course including size of classrooms and laboratories (i.e. number of seats in classrooms and laboratories, extent of computer access etc.) 1. Accommodation (Classrooms, laboratories, demonstration rooms/labs, etc.) Classrooms needs to be prepared for at least 30 students, therefore they should have at least 30 seats for students. Form 5a_Course Specifications _SSRP_1 JULY 2013 Page 8

9 2. Computing resources (AV, data show, Smart Board, software, etc.) 1- Smart Board. 2- Promethean software of the smart board. 3-Data show to help the smart board. 4-Laptop for presentations. 5-Microsoft office. 3. Other resources (specify, e.g. if specific laboratory equipment is required, list requirements or attach list) N/A G Course Evaluation and Improvement Processes 1 Strategies for Obtaining Student Feedback on Effectiveness of Teaching 1- Questionnaires to students on the course evaluation. 2- Questionnaires to students on the exam evaluation. 2 Other Strategies for Evaluation of Teaching by the Program/Department Instructor 1- Questionnaires to students on the Instructor evaluation. 2- Internal revisions by the staff members on the courses and examinations. 3- Questionnaires to job owners on the graduate employer evaluation. 3 Processes for Improvement of Teaching 1- Periodical revisions on the courses specifications, reports and evaluations of the instructors. 2- Continuous training courses on teaching improvements for staff members. 4. Processes for Verifying Standards of Student Achievement (e.g. check marking by an independent member teaching staff of a sample of student work, periodic exchange and remarking of tests or a sample of assignments with staff at another institution) 1- Revisions and evaluations of the courses, student home works, examinations by independent members from other institutions. 5 Describe the planning arrangements for periodically reviewing course effectiveness and planning for improvement. Continuous observations on the following processes: 1- Statistical data feedback from questionnaires to students on the Instructor evaluation. 2- Internal revisions by the staff members on the courses and examinations. 3- Statistical data feedback from questionnaires to job owners on the graduate employer evaluation in order to improve the course according to the needs of the outer community. 4- Statistical data feedback from questionnaires to the student needs in order to improve the course according to the needs of the students. 5- Observation on the student results from examinations. Faculty or Teaching Staff: Dr. Mohamed S. Gaafar Signature: M. Gaafar Date Report Completed: 13/6/1435 H_ Received by: Dean/Department Head Signature: Date: Form 5a_Course Specifications _SSRP_1 JULY 2013 Page 9

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11 Department: Physics Program: Physics Date: 11/03/2014 List (Program Learning Outcomes) PLOs Knowledge Cognitive PLO 1 The knowledge of the basic concepts in physics and some The interpretation of some natural phenomena. PLO 5 practical experience in each course using different references. PLO 2 Learning the fundamental concepts in all physics applied and Dealing with the problems in physics by using suitable mathematical PLO 6 theoretical physics fields principles. PLO 3 The knowledge and familiarity with the rules of the English Be trained on how to plan and execute then write reports in the PLO 7 and Arabic languages. laboratories. PLO 4 The knowledge of some moral, social and religious values. PLO 8 Know how to: gather information, develop the methods to improve accuracy, derive equations and patterns Relationship and Responsibility Communication PLO 9 Avoid selfishness and work as a team. PLO 17 Uses of software skills and trains on it, e.g. statistical packages like SPSS and others. PLO 10 The ability to solve problems. PLO 18 Gains the skills to use the internet to search and communicate by . PLO 11 The ability to perceive relationships and link them in different Gains the programming skills by using visual basic and other PLO 19 positions. computer languages. PLO 12 Learn how to collect the material for a course and classify PLO 20 Gains mental calculating skills and trains on it. PLO 13 Discuss how to overcome educational problems. POL 21 Gains the skills on training on dealing with mathematical equations and laws. POL 14 Attend seminars, and conferences. POL 22 Gains the skills of solving scientific problem related to industrial development plans in the kingdom POL 15 Using computer simulations to compare it with experimental Psychomotor work. POL 16 Visit research institutes to relate their study to the industrial Use a perfect experimental tools to solve physics problems PLO 23 part. PLO 24 Utilize a computer software program, to identify and develop physical issues problems. Form 5a_Course Specifications _SSRP_1 JULY 2013 Page 11

12 PLO 1 PLO 2 PLO 3 PLO 4 PLO 5 PLO 6 PLO 7 PLO 8 PLO 9 PLO 10 PLO 11 PLO 12 PLO 13 PLO 14 PLO 15 PLO 16 PLO 17 PLO 18 PLO 19 PLO 20 PLO 21 PLO 22 PLO 23 PLO 24 Course : Atomic and Molecular Physics Phys /6 /1435 Course Objective Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs ) Principles of Health physics. Radioactive materials Basic scientific and experimental background on radiation protection. Transformation kinetics, Half life, Average life. Activity, The Becquerel, The Curie, Specific activity. Interaction of radiation with matter x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Basic applications. The development of students' mental abilities. Know the different types of protection from radioactive X x X X X x X X materials. Interaction of radiation with matter X x x x Work in a group and learn time management. X x x x x Learn how to search for information through library and internet. X X Present a short report in a written form and orally using x x x x appropriate scientific language. Form 5a_Course Specifications _SSRP_1 JULY 2013 Page 12

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