UNIVERSITY OF MAKATI

J.P. Rizal Ext. West Rembo, Makati City

COURSE OUTLINE

COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH STUDIES

CENTER OF IMAGING HEALTH SCIENCES

COURSE TITLE COURSE CODE

FUNDAMENTALS OF RADIOLOGIC PHYSICS RPP 101

COURSE PREREQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE UNITS

2nd YEAR STANDING 3 UNITS

COURSE DESCRIPTION
The study of the basic concepts of radiologic sciences. The discussions include the standard units of measurement, quantities,
equations and units used in mechanics, matter and energy, structure of matter, electromagnetic energy, electricity, magnetism,
electromagnetism, motors, generators, transformers, and rectifiers.

COURSE INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of this course, STUDENTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:

1. List and define units of radiation and radioactivity

2. Describe the characteristic of matter and energy
3. Identify the history and structure of the atom
4. Explain the basic concept of atomic theory
5. Discuss radioactivity and different decay processes
6. Identify the properties of photons
7. Explain inverse square law and define wave theory and quantum theory
8. Discuss the electromagnetic spectrum and define electromagnetic radiation and forms of ionizing radiation
9. Define electrification and provides examples
10. Identify units of electric current, electric potential and electric power
11. Identify the interactions between matter and magnetic fields
12. Explain the laws of electrostatic, magnetism and electromagnetic induction

WEEK SESSION CONTENT

1 Introduction of Mission and Vision of the College

2 Demonstrate understanding of Professional Ethics, Jurisprudence and Cultural Sensitivity

1. Overview of Fundamentals of Radiologic Physics

I. Units of Measurement
1. Quantities
1.1 Base quantities
1.2 Derived quantities
2-3 1.3 Special quantities

2. System of Units
2.1 International system
2.2 MKS system
2.3 CGS system
2.4 British system

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3. Mechanics
3.1 Statics
3.2 Dynamics
3.3 Velocity
3.4 Average velocity
3.5 Acceleration
3.6 Weight
3.7 Momentum
3.8 Work
3.6 Kinetic energy
3.7 Potential energy

4. Radiologic Science Terminology

4.1 Numeric prefixes
4.2 Radiologic units
4.3 Customary and SI units
4.4 Special units

II. Matter and Energy

5. Matter
5.1 Atoms
5.2 Molecules
5.3 Mass
5.4 Weight
5.5 Theory of relativity
5.6 Law of Conservation of matter

6. Energy
6.1 Types of energy
6.2 Units of energy
6.3 Energy conversion
6.4 Law of Conservation of energy

7. Atomic structure
7.1 Atom
7.2 Nucleus
7.3 Orbital shell
4–6 7.4 Electron arrangement
7.5 Electron binding energy
7.6 Nucleon binding energy
7.7 Fundamental particles

8. Atomic Model
8.1 Greek atom
8.2 Dalton atom
8.3 Thomson atom
8.4 Dalton atom
8.5 Bohr atom
8.6 Quantum chromodynamics

9. Atomic nomenclature
9.1 Chemical symbol
9.2. Chemical element
9.3 Atomic number
9.4 Atomic mass number
9.5 Atomic mass unit
9.6 Valence state
9.5 Chemical bonding

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III. Radioactivity
10. Radioactive Atom
10.1 Physical characteristics of radioactive atom
10.2 Radioactive disintegration
10.3 Nuclear arrangement

11. Radioactive Half-life

11.1 Physical half-life
7–8
11.2 Biological half-life
11.3 Effective half-life

12. Radioactive decay process

12.1 Alpha decay
12.2 Positive beta decay
12.3 Negative beta decay
12.4 Electron capture
12.5 Isomeric transition
12.6 Isobaric transition
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IV. Electromagnetic Energy
13. Radiation Concepts
13.1 General Properties
13.2 Types of radiation
13.2.1 Non-ionizing
13.2.2 Ionizing
13.3 Classification of ionizing radiation
13.3.1 Particulate
13.3.2 Electro-magnetic
13.4 Characteristic of ionizing radiation
13.5 Electromagnetic spectrum

10 – 13 14. Sources of Ionizing Radiation

14.1 Natural
14.1.1 Cosmic rays
14.1.2 Terrestrial radiation
14.1.3 Internally-deposited radionuclides
14.1.4 Radon
14.2. Man-made
14.2.1 Diagnostic x-rays

15. Wave-Particle duality

15.1 Wave theory

15.2 Particle theory

V. Electricity, Magnetism and Electromagnetism

16. Electricity
16.1 Electrical charge
16.2 Electrostatic
16.3 Laws of electrostatics
14 – 16 16.3.1 Repulsion-attraction
16.3.2 Inverse square law
16.3.3 Distribution
16.3.4 Concentration
16.3.5 Movement
16.4 Electrification
16.4.1 Contact
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16.4.2 Friction
16.4.3 Induction
16.5 Coulomb’s and Ohm's law
16.6 Electrodynamics
16.7 Four electric states of matter
16.8 Electric circuits
16.8.1 Parallel
16.8.2 Series
18.9 Electric potential, resistance and current
17. Magnetism
17.1 Magnet
17.2 Types of magnet
17.3 Four magnetic states of matter
17.4 Magnetic laws
17.5 Magnetic induction

18. Electromagnetism

18.1 Oersted experiment

18.2 Faraday experiment
18.3 Electromagnetic induction
18.3.1 Mutual
18.3.2 Self
18.4 Faraday law
18.5 Lenz law
18.6 Electromechanical devices

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REQUIRED READINGS (TEXTBOOK)

Bushong, Stewart C. Radiologic Science for Technologist: Physics, Biology, and Protection. 11th ed. St. Louis: Mosby,
2016.

SUGGESTED READINGS

Reference:
Bushberg, Jerrold T., Anthony Seilbert, Edwin M. Leidholdt, Jr., John M. Boone. The Essential Physics of Medical
Imaging. 2nd ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams &Wilkens, 2002.
Carter, Peter. Chesney’s Equipment for Student Radiographers. 4th ed. Oxford: Blackwell Scientific Publishers, 1994.
Hendee, William R. The Selection and Performance of Radiologic Equipment. Baltimore: Lippincott Williams &Wilkens,
1985.
Bushong, Stewart C. Radiologic Science for Technologist: Physics, Biology, and Protection. 8 th ed. St. Louis: Mosby,
2004.
Cartlon, Richard R., Adler, Arlene M. Principles of Radiographic Imaging An Art of Science 5 th ed.2013
Johnston, James, Fauber, Terri. The Essential Radiographic Physics and Imaging 1 st ed. 2012
COURSE REQUIREMENTS

GRADING SYSTEM

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Midterms:
Midterm Grade = 10% Attendance + 10% Attitude (proper decorum) + 30% Class standing (CS)(activities, homework,
long tests, recitations, assignments, assessment) + 50% EXAM(task assessment)

Finals:
Raw Final Grade = 10% Attendance + 10% Attitude (proper decorum) + 30% Class standing (CS) + 50% EXAM
Final Grade = 50% Midterm grade + 50% Raw Final Grade

Minimum passing level (MPL) = 60%

The language of instruction is English.

MARKS AND MARKING SYSTEM

A. Officially Dropped (OD)

1. An officially registered student who stops attending scheduled class/es but has previously accomplished the
prescribed dropping form, obtained from the Registrar’s Office, shall be given the mark OD.
2. A student may drop a course/s anytime during the semester, but not later than a week after the midterm
examination period.
3. A student who wishes to drop a course/s shall duly accomplish the dropping form and seek the approval of the
concerned faculty and the Dean of the College.

B. Unofficially Dropped (UD)

1. An officially registered student who attends the scheduled class/es but stops attending thereafter and fails to
accomplish the prescribed dropping form shall be marked UD.
2. A student who misses 20% (unauthorized absences) of the total number of contact hours for a course in a
semester shall be dropped from the said course. Hence, the said student will be marked UD.
3. A student who accumulates a total of five (5) unofficially dropped (UD) courses or an equivalent of 15 units
(excluding NTSP) shall be barred from re-enrollment to the University.

C. Incomplete (INC)
1. A student who fails to comply with the course requirements shall be given the mark INC.

ATTENDANCE

A. Attendance
1. All students are expected to register or enroll within the prescribed period.
2. All students are expected to report on the first day of classes.
3. All students are expected to attend classes every scheduled meeting.

B. Absence
1. Any student who missed class shall secure an admission slip from the Department Head immediately upon
his/her return.
2. The student shall present to the Department Head a letter that states or appends the following:
- Inclusive date/s of absence
- Reason for the absence
- Signature of parent or legal guardian
- Pertinent documents that will support above reason/s.
- Medical certificate to be presented must be authenticated by the University Medical Clinic.

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3. Classification of Absence

a. Excused
- Absence is marked excused upon compliance with the abovementioned procedure and requirements and
validation by the Department Head and final approval by the Executive Director.

Reasons that Merit Excused Absence

a.1. Illness
 Those claiming to be ill or sick during his/her absence must present a medical certificate
validated by the University Medical Clinic.

a.2. Death in the family

 Those claiming deaths in the family must present copy of the death certificate of the
deceased family member.

a.3. Court hearing

 Those claiming court hearings must present the subpoena citing the date and time of his/her
appearance in court.

a.4. Other circumstances deemed valid and meritorious by the Department

Head or the Executive Director.
 Those reasons outside of the aforementioned causes must be put into writing and must be
subject to the deliberation of the College.

b. Unexcused
Several instances prompt unexcused absence, to wit:

b.1. Failure to comply the abovementioned requirements;

b.2. Absence immediately before and after a vacation;
b.3. Time lost due to late enrollment or registration;
b.4. Other instances as determined by the Department Head or the
Executive Director.

4. Categorization of absence as either excused or unexcused is done by the Department Head and duly approved by
the Executive Director.
5. The admission slip shall be presented to the professor/instructor concerned upon entry to class not later than the
second meeting after the date of the student’s return.
6. A student who misses 20% of the total number of contact hours for a course in a semester shall be unofficially
dropped from the said course.

C. Tardiness
1. A student who arrives to class later than the scheduled time is considered tardy.
2. A student who arrives to class 15 minutes after the scheduled time shall be marked absent.
3. Three (3) incidence of tardiness shall be considered one (1) absence.

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CONSULTATION HOURS
Faculty Member: Aldrin A. Mendoza, RRT, MSRTc
Email-address: aldrin.mendoza@umak.edu.ph
Consultation Hours:
Time and Venue: COAHS Office

COURSE PROGRAM
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY

COURSE TITLE SCHEDULE TIME ROOM

FUNDAMENTALS OF
RADIOLOGIC PHYSICS
FACULTY DEPARTMENT HEAD COLLEGE SECRETARY DEAN
Aldrin A. Mendoza, RRT, Prof. Myna Marie DC. Prof. Anthony John G. Dr. Maria Fay Nenette M.
MSRTc Nerona, RRT, MSRT Domingo, RN, MAN Cariaga, RPh, MSPh

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