MEDF501 Principles of Radiation Physics and Radiation Dosimetry

8 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code MEDF501
Name Principles of Radiation Physics and Radiation Dosimetry
Semester . Semester
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 Goal

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

Course Precondition

There is no prerequisite for the lesson

Resources

Lecture notes (For Medical Faculty Students - İsmail Günay) Biophysics (Ferit Pehlivan) Biophysics (Gürbüz Çelebi) Internet Search

Notes

Internet Research


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
LO08 It explains the technical infrastructure required for qualified service in the future of Medical Physics.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Belirsiz List and explain the functions of health organizations; explains how national and international health institutions are organized; explains how clinics are managed. 3
PLO02 Belirsiz Explains the technical infrastructure required for qualified service in the future of Medical Physics.
PLO03 Belirsiz Explains the European Community and national legal frameworks, regulations, guides and codes of practice related to the subject of Medical Physics. 1
PLO04 Belirsiz 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 Belirsiz 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. 3
PLO06 Belirsiz 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 Belirsiz Explain deterministic/stochastic, early/late, teratogenic/genetic effects for each physical agent. 3
PLO08 Belirsiz 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. 2
PLO09 Belirsiz 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. 2
PLO10 Belirsiz It uses the general concepts, principles and theories of physics to transfer new devices and related techniques to the clinical environment. 3
PLO11 Belirsiz It uses statistical packages for the analysis of clinical and biomedical data.
PLO12 Belirsiz Defines and explains the various dosimetric quantities used; explains the relationship between dosimetric quantities (energy flux, kerma, absorbed dose). 2
PLO13 Belirsiz Designs clinical and biomedical studies that are numerical and based on a rigorous statistical base. 3
PLO14 Belirsiz Determines the method during the delivery of ionizing radiation to the patient and designs different applications to improve this method. 2


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Structure of matter Reads the relevant chapter before class Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Problem Çözme
2 Nuclear transformations 1Reads the relevant chapter before class Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Problem Çözme
3 Production of x-rays 2Reads the relevant chapter before class Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Problem Çözme
4 1Production of x-rays 3Reads the relevant chapter before class Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Problem Çözme
5 Production of radiation used in the clinic 4Reads the relevant chapter before class Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Problem Çözme
6 Interactions of ionizing radiation 5Reads the relevant chapter before class Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Problem Çözme
7 Measurement of ionizing radiation 6Reads the relevant chapter before class Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Problem Çözme
8 Mid-Term Exam Mid-Term Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 2Measurement of ionizing radiation 7Reads the relevant chapter before class Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Problem Çözme
10 quality of x-ray beams 8Reads the relevant chapter before class Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Problem Çözme
11 Measurement of absorbed dose 9Reads the relevant chapter before class Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Problem Çözme
12 Propagation from radioactive sources 10Reads the relevant chapter before class Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Problem Çözme
13 Calorimeter, Chemical dosimeter 11Reads the relevant chapter before class Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Problem Çözme
14 Thermoluminescence dosimeters, Lithium fluoride, silicon diodes 12Reads the relevant chapter before class Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Problem Çözme
15 Dosimeters of radiographic film 13Reads the relevant chapter before class Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Problem Çözme
16 Term Exams Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


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