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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES |
| HEALTH PHYSICS (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | MEDF536 |
| Name | Radiation Protection and Radiation Safety |
| 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 |
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Course Goal / Objective
The main objective of this course is to teach students the biological effects of ionizing radiation, to convey the basic principles of radiation protection (ALARA, etc.), and to provide them with competence regarding national/international radiation safety legislation.
Course Content
Fundamentals of Radiation Physics: Radioactivity, types of interactions. Biological Effects of Radiation: Deterministic and stochastic effects. Dosimetry: Basic dose units ($Gray$, $Sievert$) and measurement methods. Shielding Techniques: Alpha, beta, gamma, and neutron shielding calculations. Radiation Safety Standards: ICRP recommendations and TAEK/NDK regulations.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Resources
Essential Textbook: Radiation Protection in Medical Physics - Yves Lemoigne. Legislation: Current regulations of the NDR (Nuclear Regulatory Authority).
Notes
Introduction to Health Physics - Herman Cember.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | It can perform dose calculations using radiation units. |
| LO02 | It can select the appropriate shielding material for different types of radiation. |
| LO03 | It can classify radiation fields (controlled/monitored). |
| LO04 | It can manage personal dosimeter monitoring and record-keeping processes. |
| LO05 | Learn about ways to protect yourself from ionizing radiation. |
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 | 1 |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | be able to plan an experimental research | |
| 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 | 1 |
| 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 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction: The discovery of radiation and fundamental concepts. | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Types of radiation: Ionizing and non-ionizing radiation. | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Radiation Dose Units: $D$, $H$, $E$ (Absorbed, Equivalent, Effective Dose). | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Effects of Radiation at the Cellular Level: DNA damage and repair mechanisms. | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Principles of Radiation Protection: Time, Distance, Shielding. | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Radiation Measurement Devices: Gas detectors, scintillators, and TLDs. | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | External Radiation Protection and Shielding Calculations. | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav, Ödev |
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| 9 | Internal Radiation Protection and Contamination Control. | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Radiation Safety in Medical Applications (Radiology, Nuclear Medicine). | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Radiation Safety in Industrial Applications. | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Waste Management and Transportation of Radioactive Materials. | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | National Legislation: Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NRA) Regulations. | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Radiation Emergencies and Response Planning. | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | How to protect yourself from ionizing radiation. | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav, Ödev |
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| 17 | Term Exams | 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 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 96 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,84 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||