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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES |
| HEALTH PHYSICS (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | MEDF512 |
| Name | Radiation Dosimeters and Measurements |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. Volkan ALTUNAL
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim is to teach the fundamental theories and applications of radiation physics in relation to radiation therapy, diagnostics, and nuclear medicine. It also includes teaching the theory of absorbed dose due to ionising radiation, the measurement of absorbed dose, the operation of active and passive dosimeters used in dose measurement, and how to perform dose measurements using TL, OSL, and film dosimeters.
Course Content
Measurement of ionizing radiation, X-ray beam characteristics, measurement of absorbed dose. Radiation dosimeters. Dose measurement with thermoluminescence dosimeter, dose measurement with optically stimulated luminescence dosimeter, dose measurement with film dosimeter.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites for the course.
Resources
Lecture notes (For Medical Faculty Students - İsmail Günay) Biophysics (Ferit Pehlivan) Biophysics (Gürbüz Çelebi) Internet Research
Notes
Internet Research, Lecture Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Learns the parameters for measuring radiation dose. |
| LO02 | Learns the units of radiation dose. |
| LO03 | Students will learn about the roles of active and passive dosimeters in dose measurement applications. |
| LO04 | Students will learn about different types and methods of passive dosimeters. |
| LO05 | The student learns the properties required for using thermoluminescent dosimetric materials as dosimeters. |
| LO06 | This course examines the properties required for using optically stimulated luminescence, which exhibits dosimetric characteristics, as dosimeters. |
| LO07 | They will learn how to measure dose using commercial TL and OSL dosimeters. |
| LO08 | They will learn how to measure dose using commercial film dosimeters. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Learn the basics of the field | 1 |
| PLO02 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | To be able to set up an experimental setup and work in the laboratory. | 5 |
| 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 | 3 |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | To report the results of the research | 3 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To be able to interpret research findings | 2 |
| 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 | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To learn how to plan research | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Types and Units of Radiation | Investigation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Radiation measurement methods | Investigation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Thermoluminescence dosimeters | Investigation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 4 | Calibration experiments with TL dosimeters. | Invesitgation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 5 | Reusability experiments with TL dosimeters. | Investigation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 6 | Dose-response experiments with TL dosimeters | Investigation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma, Grup Çalışması, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 7 | Unknown dose measurement with TL dosimeters | Investigation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma, Grup Çalışması, Örnek Olay, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Performans Değerlendirmesi, Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | OSL dozimeters | Investigations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma, Anlatım |
| 10 | Commercial OSL dosimetry system | Investigations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 11 | Calibration experiments with OSL dosimeters | Investigations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma, Grup Çalışması, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 12 | Multiple readings with OSL dosimeters, repeated dose effect experiments. | Invesitagations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 13 | Dose-response experiments and unknown dose measurement with OSL dosimeters. | Invesitgations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma, Grup Çalışması, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 14 | Film Dosimeters and Preparation for Use | Investigations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma, Benzetim |
| 15 | Film dosimeters are used for pre- and post-radiation reading processes and dose measurement. | Investigations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma, Grup Çalışması, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Performans Değerlendirmesi |
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) | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 77 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,08 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||