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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES |
| HEALTH PHYSICS (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | MEDF509 |
| Name | Health physics |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 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 |
Prof. Dr. IŞIL ÖCAL
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim is to teach the biological basis of radiation safety, external and internal radiation safety, health physics instruments, and non-ionizing radiation safety, including knowledge, research, and application.
Course Content
Atomic and Nuclear Structure, Radiation Sources, Radiation Interaction with Matter, Radiation Dosimetry, Biological Basis in Radiation Safety, Radiation Safety Guidelines, Health Physics Instruments, External Radiation Safety, Internal Radiation Safety, Critical Situations, Advances in Radiation Safety Measurement, Non-Ionizing Radiation Safety
Course Precondition
No prerequisites
Resources
Health Physics, Herman Cember, Thomas E Johnson, Mc Graww Hill, 2009
Notes
Internet Research
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | They learn how radiation interacts with matter. |
| LO02 | It discusses the biological basis of radiation safety. |
| LO03 | They select appropriate medical physics tools for their research. |
| LO04 | Learn about external and internal radiation safety. |
| LO05 | They solve the problem of non-ionizing radiation safety. |
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 | 2 |
| 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 | |
| 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. | |
| 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 | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atomic and Nucleer structure | The student reads the relevant section before the lesson. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 2 | Radiation sources | The student reads the relevant section before the lesson. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Interaction of radiation with matter | The student reads the relevant section before the lesson. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Radiation dosimetry | The student reads the relevant section before the lesson. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Biological basis in radiation safety-1 | The student reads the relevant section before the lesson. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Biological basis in radiation safety-2 | The student reads the relevant section before the lesson. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Radiation safety guidelines | The student reads the relevant section before the lesson. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | The student reads the relevant section before the lesson. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
| 9 | Medical physics tools | The student reads the relevant section before the lesson. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | External radiation safety | The student reads the relevant section before the lesson. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Internal radiation safety | The student reads the relevant section before the lesson. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | critical situations | The student reads the relevant section before the lesson. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Ionizing radiation safety | The student reads the relevant section before the lesson. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Non-ionizing radiation safety | The student reads the relevant section before the lesson. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Radiation safety guidelines-1 | The student reads the relevant section before the lesson. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | The student reads the relevant section before the exam. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav, Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | The student reads the relevant section before the exam. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav, Ödev |
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 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 112 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,48 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||