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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| PHYSICS (PhD) | |
| Code | FK024 |
| Name | Radiology Physics and Radiation Dosimetry II |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| 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.
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Course Goal / Objective
Teaching the radiation measurement units, Interaction of radiation with matter, Studying on the quality of the tele-therapy photon beam, teaching the importance of kilovoltaj x-ray production instruments
Course Content
MATHEMATICAL BASIS OF RADIOTHERAPY, MATTER AND ENERGY, THE NATURE OF RADIATION, KILOVOLTAGE X-RAY PRODUCTION, PROPERTIES, AND EQUIPMENT, INTERACTIONS BETWEEN IONIZING RADIATION AND MATTER, EXPOSURE AND EXPOSURE RATE OF PHOTON BEAMS, X-RAY QUALITY, ABSORBED DOSE IN TELETHERAPY WITH PHOTONS
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Mathematical law of decay is learned |
| LO02 | Units in Radiologic Physics and international system of units (SI) are learned |
| LO03 | Types of radiation and Alpha particles, Beta particles, Neutrons are learned |
| LO04 | Evolution of the x-ray tube and Conditions required for the production of x rays are learned |
| LO05 | Essential features of kilovoltage x-ray tubes (100-300 kVp) are learned |
| LO06 | Electron interactions with target atoms, Bremsstrahlung, Characteristic radiation are learned |
| LO07 | Cobalt-60 therapy equipment, Source, Housing are learned |
| LO08 | Cesium-137 teletherapy equipment is learned |
| LO09 | Linear accelerator, Principle, Internal components and operation, External components are learned |
| LO10 | X-ray target, Beam-flattening filter, Scattering foil, Monitor ionization chambers are learned |
| LO11 | Photon interactions with matter and Photon-beam attenuation in matter are learned |
| LO12 | Interactions of charged particles with matter , Alpha particles, Beta particles, Elastic interactions, Inelastic interactions are learned |
| LO13 | Photon fluence, Energy fluence, Energy fluence rate (intensity; flux density) are learned |
| LO14 | Analysis of x-ray beams, Modification of kilovoltage beams by filters are learned |
| LO15 | Specification of x-ray quality in radiotherapy and Half-value layer 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 | Mathematical law of decay | The proposed subjects are studied | |
| 2 | Units in Radiologic Physics and international system of units (SI) | The proposed subjects are studied | |
| 3 | Types of radiation and Alpha particles, Beta particles, Neutrons | The related homework is prepared | |
| 4 | Evolution of the x-ray tube and Conditions required for the production of x rays | The homework problems are solved | |
| 5 | Essential features of kilovoltage x-ray tubes (100-300 kVp) | The previous chapters are repeated | |
| 6 | Electron interactions with target atoms, Bremsstrahlung, Characteristic radiation | The new subjects are mentioned and are prepared | |
| 7 | Cobalt-60 therapy equipment, Source, Housing | The related homework is prepared | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | The questions are prepared for the exam | |
| 9 | Linear accelerator, Principle, Internal components and operation, External components | The new subjects are mentioned and are prepared | |
| 10 | X-ray target, Beam-flattening filter, Scattering foil, Monitor ionization chambers | Various problems are prepared and solved | |
| 11 | Photon interactions with matter and Photon-beam attenuation in matter | The proposed subjects are studied | |
| 12 | Interactions of charged particles with matter , Alpha particles, Beta particles, Elastic interactions, Inelastic interactions | The proposed subjects are studied | |
| 13 | Photon fluence, Energy fluence, Energy fluence rate (intensity; flux density) | The previous chapters are repeated | |
| 14 | Analysis of x-ray beams, Modification of kilovoltage beams by filters | Various problems are prepared and solved | |
| 15 | Specification of x-ray quality in radiotherapy and Half-value layer | The related homework is prepared | |
| 16 | Term Exams | The questions and answers are prepared for the exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | The questions and answers are prepared for the exam |