FK0036 Dosimetric Measurement Methods and Applications

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

Information

Code FK0036
Name Dosimetric Measurement Methods and Applications
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Yüksek Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
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Course Goal / Objective

To teach dosimetry systems, dosimetric measurement methods and dose calculations.

Course Content

Dosimetry, Radiation dosimeters (TLD and OSLD), Ionizing radiation, Non-ionizing radiation, Radiation quantities and units, Interaction of radiation with matter, Dosimetry systems and their properties, Calibrating dosimeters, Calibrating measuring instruments, Procedures for calibration, Measurement calibrations, Equivalent dose calculations, Error calculations.

Course Precondition

There is no prerequisite for this course.

Resources

Radiation dosimetry phosphors : synthesis, mechanisms, properties and analysis, Editors: Sanjay Dhoble, Vibha Chopra, Vinit Nayar, George Kitis, Dirk Poelman, Hendrik Swart, Publisher: Woodhead-Elsevier, Optically Stimulated Luminescence Dosimetry, Yazarlar: L. Boetter-Jensen, S.W.S. McKeever, A.G. Wintle, Elsevier Science, Operational Thermoluminescence Dosimetry, Authors: Claudio Furetta and Pao-Shan Weng

Notes

Lecture Notes, Lecture presentations


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Explains the dosimetry and dosimetry systems.
LO02 Summarizes the ionizing and non-ionizing radiations, their properties and measurement methods.
LO03 Explains the interaction of radiation with matter and the results of these interactions.
LO04 Tests the calibration of dosimeters and dosimetric measuring devices.
LO05 Performs the calibrations of dosimeters and dosimetric measurement systems and the necessary calculations for them.
LO06 Calculates error and uncertainty in equivalent dose measurements.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has sufficient infrastructure in various subjects of Physics. 4
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Demonstrate the knowledge of appropriate mathematical techniques used in physics. 5
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Interpret observational and experimental results. 4
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Makes use of the conceptual and practical knowledge acquired in the physics field at mastery level. 4
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has a knowledge about the logic of scientific research. 4
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Report the solution of a physics problem, experimental results or projects in a written format or orally. 5
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Chooses and uses the necessary publications, books and methods for a scientific research. 4
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Accesses a knowledge about a subject in physics, does literature search and uses other sources for this purpose. 4
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Provides solutions to the problems encountered in the physics field applying research methods.
PLO10 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can perform an independent research. 3
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can perform group work effectively in a research or industrial projects. 3
PLO12 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Becomes conscious of the necessity of lifelong learning.
PLO13 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To keep track of the developments in physics and updates himself/herself invariably. 5
PLO14 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal 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.
PLO15 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can make an effective written or oral presentation of the results obtained in a study. 5
PLO16 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Makes use of the knowledge, problem solving and / or application skills acquired in the physics field in interdisciplinary studies. 5
PLO17 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has a foundation necessary to work in a research and development organizations.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction to dosimetry and dosimetry systems Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 Radioactivity, radiation, ionizing and non-ionizing radiations, units Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Interaction of radiation with matter Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 Properties of particle and photon radiations Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Shielding of radiation-worked areas Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Radiation fields: Controlled, supervised areas and their properties Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 Dosimetry and properties of dosimetric measurement systems Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev, Proje / Tasarım
9 Radiation measurement detectors and dosimeters Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
10 Calibration of dosimeters and preparation for measurement Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Measurement sensitivities, energy dependencies and measurement limits of dosimeters Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 Dosimetric measurement systems and calibrations Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Dosimetric methods and error analysis for dosimetric measurements Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Technical specificaations of dosimetric measuring devices Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 Dose-effect relationship and radiation protection in medicine Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Term Exams Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev, Proje / Tasarım
17 Term Exams Studying from source books and lecture notes, literature review Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev, Proje / Tasarım


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 4 56
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 12 12
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 150
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,00
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 09.05.2024 12:17