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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES |
| HEALTH PHYSICS (MASTER) (WITHOUT THESIS) (EVENING EDUCATION) | |
| 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 |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet. Previous term groups and teaching staff are shown.
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SEVGÜL KÖSE (Bahar) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge) Prof. Dr. IŞIL ÖCAL (Bahar) (B Group) (Ins. in Charge) |
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 | 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. | 2 |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 2 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain deterministic/stochastic, early/late, teratogenic/genetic effects for each physical agent. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 1 |
| 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. | 2 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction: The discovery of radiation and fundamental concepts. | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | Types of radiation: Ionizing and non-ionizing radiation. | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Radiation Dose Units: $D$, $H$, $E$ (Absorbed, Equivalent, Effective Dose). | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Effects of Radiation at the Cellular Level: DNA damage and repair mechanisms. | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Principles of Radiation Protection: Time, Distance, Shielding. | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Radiation Measurement Devices: Gas detectors, scintillators, and TLDs. | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | External Radiation Protection and Shielding Calculations. | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Internal Radiation Protection and Contamination Control. | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Radiation Safety in Medical Applications (Radiology, Nuclear Medicine). | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Radiation Safety in Industrial Applications. | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Waste Management and Transportation of Radioactive Materials. | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | National Legislation: Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NRA) Regulations. | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | Radiation Emergencies and Response Planning. | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | How to protect yourself from ionizing radiation. | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
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| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
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 | ||