TÜRKÇE
ENGLISH
Information
| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| PHYSICS (PhD) | |
| Code | FK023 |
| Name | Radiology Physics and Radiation Dosimetry I |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ZEHRA YEĞİNGİL |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
|
Course Goal / Objective
Knowledge of the ways in which radiation is produced; of how the rays interact with, and act upon, irradiated material; and of the principles underlying the apparatus being used
Course Content
X-ray production, X-ray Interactions, Image quality and patient dose, Biological basis of radiation, Digital X-ray Imaging, Mammography, Computed Tomography, PET CT, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | X-Ray Production Processes, Bremsstrahlung radiation, Characteristic radiation X-ray Interactions are learned |
| LO02 | X-Ray Tubes is learned |
| LO03 | X-ray Interactions, Photoelectric and Compton Effects are learned |
| LO04 | Attenuation of Radiation is learned |
| LO05 | Image Quality and Patient Dose, Contrast and photon energy, Contrast agents, Measures of resolution are learned |
| LO06 | Digital X-ray Imaging, Computers, Image information are learned |
| LO07 | Detectors in Digital Imaging, Digital subtraction angiography are learned |
| LO08 | Diagnosing Breast Cancer, Modern mammography, Clinical Imaging are learned |
| LO09 | Computed Tomography, Image display, Image processing are learned |
| LO10 | Image Quality, Dose distributions, Organ doses are learned |
| LO11 | Radiopharmaceuticals, Imaging radiopharmaceuticals, Planar Imaging are learned |
| LO12 | Gamma cameras, Collimators, Nuclear Medicine (NM) Images are learned |
| LO13 | Single photon emission computed tomography, Positron emission tomography physics are learned |
| LO14 | Cellular radiation effects, Deterministic effects, Stochastic effects, Radiation-induced cancers are learned |
| LO15 | Ultrasound, magnetic resonance are learned |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Based on the qualifications of the MA level, develops and deepens the current and advanced knowledge in the area by unique means of thinking and / or research at mastery level and comes up with original definitions which bring about novelty to the physics area. | |
| PLO02 | - | Use the equipment used in the field. | |
| PLO03 | - | Gain experience on experimental measurements and their graphical representation with appropriate units and accuracy | |
| PLO04 | - | Interpret observational and experimental results. | |
| PLO05 | - | Deduce from sources which are obtained by research during the process of preparing proficiency exam. | |
| PLO06 | - | Interpret information in their field written and oral | |
| PLO07 | - | Demonstrate the knowledge of appropriate mathematical techniques used in physics. | |
| PLO08 | - | Has a knowledge about the logic of scientific research. | |
| PLO09 | - | Makes use of the conceptual and practical knowledge acquired in the physics field at mastery level. | |
| PLO10 | - | Has attained advanced skills to apply research methods in studies related with the physics area. | |
| PLO11 | - | Develops a scientific method that brings innovation to science. | |
| PLO12 | - | Performs the critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complicated thought. | |
| PLO13 | - | Can demonstrate the ability to perform an independent research in a specific issue related to physics. | |
| PLO14 | - | Acts as a leader in environments where it is necessary to solve original and interdisciplinary problems. | |
| PLO15 | - | To keep track of the developments in physics and updates himself/herself invariably. | |
| PLO16 | - | Can calculate the predictions of a physical theory and compare with the experimental results. | |
| PLO17 | - | Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction with which the physics area is related. | |
| PLO18 | - | Shares his/her ideas and suggestions for solutions to the physical problems with experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. | |
| PLO19 | - | Can develop original solutions to physical problems. | |
| PLO20 | - | Can prepare a scientific article and can publish scientific articles about his/her field in international refereed journals. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X-Ray Production Processes, Bremsstrahlung radiation, Characteristic radiation X-ray Interactions | The proposed subjects are studied | |
| 2 | X-Ray Tubes, X-ray Interactions, Photoelectric and Compton Effects | The proposed subjects are studied | |
| 3 | X-ray Interactions, Photoelectric and Compton Effects | The related homework is prepared | |
| 4 | Image Quality and Patient Dose, Contrast and photon energy, Contrast agents, Measures of resolution | The homework problems are solved | |
| 5 | Digital X-ray Imaging, Computers, Image information | The previous chapters are repeated | |
| 6 | Detectors in Digital Imaging, Digital subtraction angiography | The related homework is prepared | |
| 7 | Diagnosing Breast Cancer, Modern mammography, Clinical Imaging | Various problems are prepared and solved | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | The questions and answers are prepared for the exam | |
| 9 | Görüntü kalitesi, doz dağılımı, organ dozu | The new subjects are mentioned and are prepared | |
| 10 | Radyofarmosotikler, rdyofarmositiklerin görüntülenmesi, düzlemsel görüntüleme | The proposed subjects are studied | |
| 11 | Radiopharmaceuticals, Imaging radiopharmaceuticals, Planar Imaging | The proposed subjects are studied | |
| 12 | Gamma cameras, Collimators, Nuclear Medicine (NM) Images | The previous chapters are repeated | |
| 13 | Single photon emission computed tomography, Positron emission tomography physics | Clinical visits are arranged to see the related instruments | |
| 14 | Cellular radiation effects, Deterministic effects, Stochastic effects, Radiation-induced cancers | Clinical visits are arranged to see the related instruments | |
| 15 | Ultrasound, magnetic resonance | Various problems are prepared and solved | |
| 16 | Term Exams | The questions and answers are prepared for the exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | The questions and answers are prepared for the exam |