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SCIT-1320-001 Physics for Allied Health
Prerequisite: Math proficiency on the level of elementary algebra.
An introduction to physics with emphasis on applications to health related fields of study. Topics include forces, motion, work and energy, fluids, heat, electricity and magnetism, wave motion, sound, electromagnetic radiation, and nuclear radiation.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Online Course
Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT: Technology and Techniques, 7th Edition, by: Paul E. Christian & Kristen Waterstram-Rich, ISBN # 9780323054102
Scientific Calculator
Access to internet
Syllabus Change Policy
The syllabus is a guide. Circumstances and events, such as student progress, may make it necessary for the instructor to modify the syllabus during the semester. Any changes made to the syllabus will be announced in advance.
Catalog Description
An introduction to physics with emphasis on applications to health related fields of study. Topics include forces, motion, work and energy, fluids, heat, electricity and magnetism, wave motion, sound, electromagnetic radiation, and nuclear radiation.
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Learning Outcomes At the conclusion of this course the student will be able to:
Course Objectives
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End-of-Course Outcomes Explain and apply the concepts of measurements, standard units, kinematics, forces, and work as applicable to health fields; demonstrate knowledge of fluid dynamics, electric circuits, electricity and magnetism, optics and optical instrumentation applicable to health fields; describe and apply the relationship of electromagnetic radiation, nuclear radiation, and radioactivity as applied to health fields; and define radioactive isotopes and half-life and summarize their interaction with biological organisms.
Course Process The basic format for the course is scheduled online lectures and interactions. The student is expected to complete online assignments and quizzes, participate in class discussions, complete written exams, and participate/complete all assignments. The course will follow the provided course outline.
Statement of Purpose This course is a required major course for the Nuclear Medicine Technology major. The course is designed to provide the student with a practical knowledge of basic principles of physics and radiation physics.
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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Please refer to the Students Rights and Responsibilities information by clicking the link under "Students Rights and Responsibilities" section at actx.edu.
Professionalism
Nuclear Medicine Technology students represent the Program, the profession, Amarillo College and all clinical affiliates; therefore, students are expected to conduct themselves in a dignified manner which conforms to the ethics of the profession and which instills confidence in their abilities. Any student who does not adhere to the scholastic and professional standards of the school and its clinical affiliates is subject to written warnings and possible dismissal. If the situation is based on unacceptable, intolerable, illegal or unprofessional actions by a student which violate the clinical policies set forth in the Student Handbook, or which violate any local, state, or Federal laws, the student will not be allowed to re-enter the Program at any time in the future.
As a professional, you are expected to come to class, and to come prepared. You are expected to ready and thoughtfully study all assigned material and complete all assignments. Always be ready to discuss the assigned materials. Ask questions to clarify any parts of the material that you do not understand. You are expected to participate in class appropriately.
Academic Integrity
Each student is charged with the responsibility of maintaining scholastic integrity. When written assignments require excerpts from material published by others, the student must give full credit to the author to avoid the possibility of plagiarism.
Do your OWN work. If you use someone else’s ideas in your written work, please reference it accordingly. All students are expected to be academically honest. Every effort will be made to discourage any type of cheating. This includes, but is not limited to, printing exam questions from Canvas; sharing data with other students about exams; copying tests, assignments, etc.; collaborating with another student during an exam or in preparing academic work; or otherwise practicing scholastic dishonesty. Awareness of academic dishonesty by a classmate is considered the equivalent of cheating unless it is reported.
NOTE: Copying and pasting Instructor notes to complete assignments is considered plagiarism. Copying each other’s assignments is cheating. Complete assignment in your own words while utilizing instructor notes.
Evaluation Criteria
Evaluation will be based on the following and weighted as indicated:
Learning Activities | Percentage |
Exams | 40% |
Online Assignments/Quizzes/Discussion Boards | 30% |
Become An Expert Presentation | 20% |
| Attendance | 10% |
Grading Scale
There will be no rounding of grades.
Grading Scale | |
Percentage | Grade |
94.5% - 100% | A |
84.5% - 94.4% | B |
75% - 84.4% | C |
Less than 80% | F |
Method of Instruction
1. Lecture
2. Class/Online Discussions
3. Reading assignments
4. Online Assignments
5. Written Examinations
7. Online Quizzes
8. Become an Expert Presentation
Tentative Course Outline
Week 1- Review of Syllabus & Introduction to Physics
Week 2- Motion and Force
Week 3- Newton’s Laws
Week 4- Fluids and Temperature
Week 5- Light and Electricity
Week 6- Sound and Magnetism
Week 7- Final Exam (General Physics); Basic of Nuclear Physics/Atomic Structure
Week 8- Nuclides/Line of Stability
Week 9- Fall Break
Week 10- Exam #1
Week 11- Radioactivity and Radioactive Decay
Week 12- Interactions in Matter
Week 13- Exam #2
Week 14- Biological and Effective Half Life; Origins of Radionuclides & Shielding
Week 15- Thanksgiving
Week 16- Become an Expert Presentation
Week 17- Final Exam (Rad Physics)
Become an Expert Presentation
Each student will be required to perform a presentation on a Nuclear Medicine Physics topic at the end of the fall semester. The purpose of this presentation is for students to research a topic for thorough understanding. Examples of potential presentations: atomic structure, decay mode (choose one), decay rate, half-life, parent-daughter relationship, coherent, photoelectric effect, Compton scattering, annihilation, bremsstrahlung, production of radionuclides (choose one), internal conversion (these are just a few considerations)
Online Classroom Environment
Mutual respect is foremost in this online classroom. Please make yourself at home within the online classroom, regarding your peers and instructors with utmost respect.
Students should feel free to express ideas/thoughts without making others in the online classroom feel uncomfortable.
Testing Make-Up Policy
If a student is absent on the day of a major exam, the work will be graded as follows:
NOTE: Other arrangements may be made with instructor’s permission on a case-by-case basis. It is the sole responsibility of the student to communicate the need for other options regarding make-up policies.
A passing grade for each exam is expected. If a student does not pass an exam, the student is assigned an "at risk score", prompting them to engage in mandatory remediation (review) for the exam that the student did not pass. The remediation must be completed prior to moving on to the next exam. Remediation is due at the next class meeting on campus. 2% for each day, for each remediation, it is late, will be deducted from your overall final grade. Remediation is elaborating on the correct answer, you may not submit just the question and the answer. Any grade below an 80 requires remediation. Exams are available for review and remediation ON CAMPUS. Review of online exams at home while a student is on campus reviewing the exam will result in immediate expulsion from the program. Taking pictures of an exam or writing the whole exam down during remediation will result in immediate expulsion from the program. All phones and smart watches must be put away during remediation or any exam review. Reviewing exams from home is not permitted and is considered cheating. There is a zero tolerance for viewing exams at home. BB reports are run to verify. Taking pictures of an exam, writing an entire exam down, asking for answers during an exam, copying and pasting an exam, screen shots of an exam, are all considered cheating. Passing information from an exam to a student (first or second year) that has not taken the exam is cheating. There is zero tolerance for cheating and you will be removed immediately. You may not wear a hat or cap during an exam and arms and palms of hands must be visible. You may not leave during an exam. You must have an adequate environment scan if testing online (see handbook).
Grading Reminders
NOTE on Plagiarism. Copying my notes word for word or the text book is plagiarism, you must paraphrase it in your own words. Copying another student’s assignment, even if you worked together is cheating and plagiarism. Self-plagiarism is also considered cheating. If you are repeating this course, you may not turn in the same work from the course you failed. This is self-plagiarism and is not allowed. Self-plagiarism is grounds for removal from the class with a final grade of an F. The course cannot be repeated, so you are then removed from the program. In order to avoid self-plagiarism, all assignments in repeated courses must be hand written if they were originally typed, and typed if they were originally hand written. Unless otherwise noted, all assignments are handwritten.
In order to satisfy the program objectives, a cumulative exam (content from previous semesters) may be given and must be passed. This is a pass/fail exam and will be given in the same week as the course final exam. The student will get two attempts. If the exam is not passed, the student will be removed from the program.
Extra Credit Policy
If all students do the required assignments outlined in the syllabus satisfactorily there is no need for extra credit. Please do not expect or question if extra credit will be given throughout the semester. Extra credit may be issued during rare instances, if at all.
I expect you will: Be here…on time…every time…for the entire time.
I consider our class time to be a PRIORITY commitment. By agreeing to teach the course, I commit to being present for you. By registering for the Program, you agree to be present, too. It is also important for students to login into class on time so activities will not be delayed or interrupted by late arrivals.
Students are expected to attend ALL lectures. A record of attendance is kept by the for the duration of each course
Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. It is the responsibility of the student to attend class so that learning objectives are met successfully. Although this class is online, prompt arrival is expected for exams and any class time. Attendance will be recorded. Everyone will start with 160/160 grade for attendance. For every unexcused absence 10 points will be deducted from your overall grade of 160. Attendance will be checked randomly throughout the scheduled class time. Failure to respond during class will result in an unexcused absence.
Administrative Drop Policy
Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
Student Withdrawal Procedures
Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.
NOTE: Students who are attending Texas institutions of higher education, for the first time fall 2007 and later, may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.
Additional Information
The course content is aligned with the Master Educational Plan of the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program at Amarillo College. In addition, the lecture content aligns with the task analysis of the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board and The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
August 23 Classes Begin
September 6 Labor Day
October 18-23 Fall l Break
November 25 -26 Thanksgiving Holiday
December 10 Last Class Meeting
December 13-17 (NOON) Final Exam
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Any student in this course who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact the Office of Accessibility Services at 371-5436.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES Electronic devices that produce audible sounds must be deactivated in the classroom during class presentations. This includes cellular telephones, pagers, and watches.
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
If a student has a conflict with the course instructor, the student should first make every effort to resolve the problem with the instructor. If that proves to be impossible, the student should only then seek satisfaction from the immediate supervisor of the instructor.
Student Injuries (class and clinical)
https://www.actx.edu/health_sciences/index.php?module=pagesmith&uop=view_page&id=17
HB 1508 Statement
Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact your advisor, the legal clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation
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