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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES |
| HEALTH PHYSICS (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | 513 |
| Name | Principles of Radiation Physics and Radiation Dosimetry |
| Term | 2025-2026 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 | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Volkan ALTUNAL |
| 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
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 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Learn the basics of the field | 2 |
| PLO02 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | To be able to set up an experimental setup and work in the laboratory. | |
| PLO03 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Being able to prepare a project proposal on your own | |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | be able to plan an experimental research | 1 |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | To report the results of the research | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To be able to interpret research findings | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To have an analytical thinking mechanism related to the field, To reach reliable information, To be able to create and write a research project, To be able to work and research in accordance with ethical values. | 2 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To be able to systematically transfer the theoretical knowledge he has researched to the audience. To transfer the acquired knowledge to the public effectively | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To have a scientific thinking systematic in relation to their profession | 2 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To learn how to plan research | 1 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Structure of matter | Reads the relevant chapter before class | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Nuclear transformations | Reads the relevant chapter before class | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Production of x-rays-1 | Reads the relevant chapter before class | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Production of x-rays-2 | Reads the relevant chapter before class | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Production of radiation used in the clinic | Reads the relevant chapter before class | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Interactions of ionizing radiation | Reads the relevant chapter before class | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Measurement of ionizing-radiation-1 | Reads the relevant chapter before class | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Measurement of ionizing radiation-2 | Reads the relevant chapter before class | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | quality of x-ray beams | Reads the relevant chapter before class | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Measurement of absorbed dose | Reads the relevant chapter before class | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Propagation from radioactive sources | Reads the relevant chapter before class | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Calorimeter, Chemical dosimeter | Reads the relevant chapter before class | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Thermoluminescence dosimeters, Lithium fluoride, silicon diodes | Reads the relevant chapter before class | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Dosimeters of radiographic film | Reads the relevant chapter before class | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 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 | ||