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| Code | MEDF501 |
| Name | Principles of Radiation Physics and Radiation Dosimetry |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| 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 |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Volkan ALTUNAL
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
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
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 | 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. | 3 |
| 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. | 1 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | 2 |
| 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. | 2 |
| 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 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | It uses statistical packages for the analysis of clinical and biomedical data. | |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Defines and explains the various dosimetric quantities used; explains the relationship between dosimetric quantities (energy flux, kerma, absorbed dose). | 2 |
| PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Designs clinical and biomedical studies that are numerical and based on a rigorous statistical base. | 3 |
| PLO14 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | 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 | ||