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| Code | SD0619 |
| Name | Radiation and Health |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Volkan ALTUNAL |
Course Goal
The course aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the fundamental principles, medical applications, safety, environmental effects, and impacts on public health of radiation. The course intends to assist students in developing their knowledge and skills in various aspects of radiation.
Course Content
1. Basic Definition of Radiation 2. Types of Radiation: Ionizing and Non-Ionizing 3. Applications of Radiation in the Health Field 4. Wave-Particle Duality of Radiation 5. Measurement and Units of Radiation 6. Biological Effects of Radiation 7. Radiology and Imaging Techniques 8. Nuclear Medicine Applications 9. Radiation Therapy and Cancer Treatment 10. Principles of Radiation Safety 11. Exposure Limits and Regulations for Radiation 12. Personal Protection Methods 13. Environmental Effects of Radiation 14. Health and Environmental Consequences of Nuclear Accidents 15. Public Health and Radiation 16. Radiation Dosimeters and Application Areas
Course Precondition
Resources
Radiation and Health, Thormod Henriksen and Biophysics group at UiO
Notes
Ders notları ve sunular
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the basic principles of radiation and distinguishes its different types. |
| LO02 | Explains about the different types of radiation. |
| LO03 | Explains the Wave-Particle Duality of radiation. |
| LO04 | Conducts radiation dose measurements and describes the units |
| LO05 | Explains the biological effects of radiation. |
| LO06 | Describes how radiation is used in imaging and treatment |
| LO07 | Explains about the use of radiation in nuclear medicine |
| LO08 | Gives knowledge about radiation therapy and cancer treatment. |
| LO09 | Provides basic knowledge of radiation safety and explains the personal protection measures. |
| LO10 | Tells about exposure limits and current regulations for radiation |
| LO11 | Evaluates the environmental effects of radiation |
| LO12 | Explains the health and environmental consequences of nuclear accidents |
| LO13 | Tells the importance of radiation for public health. |
| LO14 | Explains about radiation dosimeters and their application areas |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meeting, presentation of course content | Reading the course content, pre-study online | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 2 | Basic Definition of Radiation | Reading the course content, pre-study online | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Applications of Radiation in the Health Field | Reading the course content, pre-study online | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Wave-Particle Duality of Radiation - Measurement and Units of Radiation | Reading the course content, pre-study online | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Biological Effects of Radiation | Reading the course content, pre-study online | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Radiology and Imaging Techniques | Reading the course content, pre-study online | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Nuclear Medicine Applications | Reading the course content, pre-study online | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Radiation Therapy and Cancer Treatment | Reading the course content, pre-study online | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Principles of Radiation Safety | Reading the course content, pre-study online | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Exposure Limits and Regulations for Radiation | Reading the course content, pre-study online | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Personal Protection Methods | Reading the course content, pre-study online | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Environmental Effects of Radiation and Nuclear Accidents | Reading the course content, pre-study online | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Public Health and Radiation | Reading the course content, pre-study online | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Radiation Dosimeters and Application Areas | Reading the course content, pre-study online | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Beyin Fırtınası, Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | 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 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 80 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,20 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||