Health Physics Specifications (Phys 334) 334.pdf · Joseph John Bevelacqua, Contemporary Health Physics – Problems and Solutions, Second Edition, 2009, Wiley – VCH Verlag GmbH

Form 5a_Course Specifications _SSRP_1 JULY 2013 Page 1

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

National Commission for

Academic Accreditation & Assessment

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ATTACHMENT 2 (e)

Course Specifications


The National Commission for Academic Accreditation & Assessment

Course Specifications

(CS)

Health Physics Specifications

(Phys 334)








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-334

2. 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: 3rd

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?

f. Other What percentage?

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.

80%

10%

10%








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 No. of

Weeks

Contact Hours

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.

2 6

Radioactivity and transformation mechanisms, Alpha emission, Beta

emission, Positron emission, Orbital electron capture, Gamma rays,

Internal conversion.

2 6

Transformation kinetics, Half life, Average life. Activity, The

Becquerel, The Curie, Specific activity.

2 6

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).

3 9

Radiation dosimetry, Absorbed dose (Gray and Rad), Exposure

(Roentgen), Exposure-dose relationship.

2 6








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 25-30 hours )

Topic

Contact hours

To

tal

of

con

tact

ho

urs

Self- Study

Tota

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rs

Lec

ture

Tu

tori

als

La

b

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.

6 - - 6 2.5 2 2 3 15.5

Radioactivity and

transformation

mechanisms, Alpha

emission, Beta emission,

Positron emission, Orbital

electron capture, Gamma

rays, Internal conversion.

6 - - 6 2 1.5 2 3 14.5

Mid-term 1 - - - 2 - 2

Transformation kinetics,

Half life, Average life.

Activity, The Becquerel,

The Curie, Specific

activity.

6 - - 6 2.5 2 2 3 15.5

Interaction of radiation

with matter, Beta rays

(Range-Energy

relationship).

3 - - 3 2 2 2 3 12

Mid-term 2 - - - 2 2

Mechanisms of energy

loss (Ionization and

excitation,

9 - - 9 6 6 6 6 33








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.

6 - - 6 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 16

Review 3 - - 3 4 4 4 4.5 19.5

Final Exam - - - 2 2

Total 39 - - 45 21.5 20 20.5 25 132

2. Course components (total contact hours and credits per semester):

Lecture Tutorial Laboratory Practical Other: Total

Contact

Hours 39 N/A N/A N/A 93 132

Credit 0.885 N/A N/A N/A 2.115 3

3. Additional private study/learning hours expected for students per week.

4. Course Learning Outcomes in NQF Domains of Learning and Alignment with Assessment Methods

and Teaching Strategy

NQF Learning Domains

And Course Learning Outcomes

Course Teaching

Strategies

Course Assessment

Methods

1.0 Knowledge

6 hours on average








1.1 Principles of health physics Traditional classroom,

group discussions and

internet web sites

Report, presentation or

homework

1.2 Radioactive materials

Traditional classroom and

scientific videos

Exams and quizzes

1.3 Basic scientific and experimental background

on radiation protection.

Traditional classroom and

scientific videos


homework

1.4 Transformation kinetics, Half life, Average life.

Activity, The Becquerel, The Curie, Specific

activity.

Traditional classroom,

group discussions and

discussions

Exams and quizzes

1.5 Interaction of radiation with matter Traditional classroom and

scientific videos


homework

2.0 Cognitive Skills

2.1 Differentiate between radioactive non-

radioactive materials.


discussions and internet

web sites

Exams and quizzes

2.2 Differentiate between types of radiations. Traditional classroom,

discussions and library

Exams and quizzes

2.3 Know the different types of protection from

radioactive materials.


discussions and library

Exams and discussions

3.0 Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility

3.1 Choose to work in a group and learn time

management.

Encouragement of the

student to attend lectures

regularly by giving bonus

marks for attendance, give

students tasks, and ask

questions about previous

lectures.

Quizzes

3.2 Demonstrate how to search for information

through library and internet.

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.

Discussions

3.3 Justify a short report in a written form and

orally using appropriate scientific language.

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.

Report

3.4 Self confidence in demonstrating presentations Encouragement of the

student to have the ability

to make presentations and

Presentations








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. Solving problems on smart

board.

Discussions

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.

Group assignments,

homeworks and encouraging

group projects

Home works and

presentations

4.3 Using information technology in the classroom and

library. Encouraging reports and

presentations

Reports and presentations

5.0 Psychomotor

5.1 N/A

5.2 N/A

5. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester

Assessment task (e.g. essay, test, group project, examination, speech,

oral presentation, etc.)

Week Due Proportion of Total

Assessment

1

Quizze 1 Week 3 5

2

Mid-Term exam 1 Week 6 20

3

Quizze 2 Week 9 5

4

Med-term exam 2 Week 11 20

5

Presentations and reports During the

semester

5

6

Attending lectures During the

semester

5

7

Final exam Week 15 40

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: 978-0-07-164-323-8. 2-Michael G. Stabin, Radiation Protection and Dosimetry – An Introduction to Health Physics, Springer, 2007, ISBN: 978-0-387-49982-6, e-ISBN: 978-0-387-49982-3. 2. 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: 978-3-527-40824-5. 3. 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: 978-0-07-164-323-8. 2-Michael G. Stabin, Radiation Protection and Dosimetry – An Introduction to Health Physics, Springer, 2007, ISBN: 978-0-387-49982-6, e-ISBN: 978-0-387-49982-3. 4. List Electronic Materials (eg. Web Sites, Social Media, Blackboard, etc.)

Scientific publishers web sites:

1- Elsevier (www.sciencedirect.com)

2- Springerlink (www.springerlink.com)

3- Institute of physics (www.iop.org)

4- John Wiley (www.wiley.com)

5- http://faculty.mu.edu.sa/mgaafar/

5. Other learning material such as computer-based programs/CD, professional standards or regulations and

software.

1- Scientific videos in youtube (www.youtube.com).

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.

http://www.sciencedirect.com/

http://www.springerlink.com/

http://www.iop.org/

http://www.wiley.com/

http://www.youtube.com/








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: _______________















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

practical experience in each course using different references. PLO 5

The interpretation of some natural phenomena.

PLO 2 Learning the fundamental concepts in all physics applied and

theoretical physics fields PLO 6

Dealing with the problems in physics by using suitable mathematical

principles.

PLO 3 The knowledge and familiarity with the rules of the English

and Arabic languages. PLO 7

Be trained on how to plan and execute then write reports in the

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

email.

PLO 11 The ability to perceive relationships and link them in different

positions. PLO 19

Gains the programming skills by using visual basic and other

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

work. Psychomotor

POL 16 Visit research institutes to relate their study to the industrial

part. PLO 23

Use a perfect experimental tools to solve physics problems

PLO 24 Utilize a computer software program, to identify and develop physical

issues problems.








Course : Atomic and Molecular Physics Phys 454 8 /6 /1435

Course Objective Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs )

PLO

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LO 1

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Principles of Health

physics.

Radioactive materials x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Basic scientific and experimental background on

radiation protection. x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Transformation kinetics, Half life, Average life.

Activity, The Becquerel, The Curie, Specific activity. x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Interaction of radiation with matter x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Basic applications.

Know the different types of protection from radioactive

materials. X x X X X x X X

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

The development of

students' mental abilities.

Present a short report in a written form and orally using

appropriate scientific language.

x x x x








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Health Physics Specifications (Phys 334) 334.pdf · Joseph John Bevelacqua, Contemporary Health Physics – Problems and Solutions, Second Edition, 2009, Wiley – VCH Verlag GmbH