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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES |
| HEALTH PHYSICS (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | MEDF501 |
| Name | Principles of Radiation Physics and Radiation Dosimetry |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 8 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof.Dr. İSMAİL GÜNAY |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to teach the theories and applications of basic radiation physics in the fields of radiation therapy, diagnostic and nuclear medicine. To teach the theory of the absorbed dose due to ionizing radiation. It focuses on the basic physical principles that constitute the common structure for these areas.
Course Content
Structure of matter, Nuclear transformations, Generation of x-rays, Clinical radiation generators, Interactions of ionizing radiation, Measurement of ionizing radiation, Quality of x-ray beam, Measurement of absorbed dose
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Learns what radiation and radioactivity mean |
| LO02 | Learns the types of radioactive decay |
| LO03 | Learns the interaction of radiation with matter. |
| LO04 | Learns how to produce x-rays used in radiation therapy |
| LO05 | Learn the basic principles of LINAC |
| LO06 | Learns the interaction of ionizing radiation |
| LO07 | Learn basic principles of ion chamber and electrometer |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | List and explain the functions of health organizations; explains how national and international health institutions are organized; explains how clinics are managed. | 2 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the technical infrastructure required for qualified service in the future of Medical Physics. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the European Community and national legal frameworks, regulations, guides and codes of practice related to the subject of Medical Physics. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses physical concepts, principles and theories in detail and numerically to explain structure, function, characteristics and limitations in fields covering Medical Physics; explains the use of medical devices in the field of medical physics. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the properties of ionizing radiation (electromagnetic, electrons, ions, neutrons) and other physical agents (electric energy, static electricity/magnetic fields, non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation, vibration, sound and ultrasound, laser) in detail and quantitatively. | 2 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the beneficial and adverse/harmful biological effects of ionizing radiation and different physical agents associated with medical devices numerically with biological models. Explain the factors affecting the magnitude of the biological effect. Explains ways of manipulation to improve clinical outcomes. | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain deterministic/stochastic, early/late, teratogenic/genetic effects for each physical agent. | 3 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes a list from the literature on General Physics, Medical Physics and Health Physics in order to systematically review something in the field of Medical Physics practice. | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Applies the general concepts, principles and theories of physics to clinical problems related to the clinical use of medical devices, safety/risk management related to ionizing radiation. | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | It uses the general concepts, principles and theories of physics to transfer new devices and related techniques to the clinical environment. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Structure of matter | Reads the relevant chapter before class | |
| 2 | Nuclear transformations | Reads the relevant chapter before class | |
| 3 | Production of x-rays | Reads the relevant chapter before class | |
| 4 | Production of x-rays | Reads the relevant chapter before class | |
| 5 | Production of radiation used in the clinic | Reads the relevant chapter before class | |
| 6 | Interactions of ionizing radiation | Reads the relevant chapter before class | |
| 7 | Measurement of ionizing radiation | Reads the relevant chapter before class | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | ||
| 9 | Measurement of ionizing radiation | Reads the relevant chapter before class | |
| 10 | quality of x-ray beams | Reads the relevant chapter before class | |
| 11 | Measurement of absorbed dose | Reads the relevant chapter before class | |
| 12 | Propagation from radioactive sources | Reads the relevant chapter before class | |
| 13 | Calorimeter, Chemical dosimeter | Reads the relevant chapter before class | |
| 14 | Thermoluminescence dosimeters, Lithium fluoride, silicon diodes | Reads the relevant chapter before class | |
| 15 | Dosimeters of radiographic film | Reads the relevant chapter before class | |
| 16 | Term Exams | ||
| 17 | Term Exams |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 9 | 126 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 9 | 9 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 197 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 7,88 | ||
| ECTS | 8 ECTS | ||