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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES |
| HEALTH PHYSICS (MASTER) (WITHOUT THESIS) (EVENING EDUCATION) | |
| Code | MEDF506 |
| Name | Radiotherapy 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 |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HASAN SUAT ARSLANTAŞ
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of the course is to teach the basic physics and applications of radiotherapy. It also aims to inform students about the equipment used in radiotherapy and treatment planning systems.
Course Content
Dose distribution, Dosimetric calculation systems, Isodose distributions, Patient positioning and immobilization methods, Electron beam therapy, Brachytherapy, Whole-body irradiation, Intensity-modulated radiotherapy
Course Precondition
No prerequisites.
Resources
The Physics of Radiation Therapy, Faiz M. Khan Radiation Physics for Medical Physicists, Ervin B. Podgorsak
Notes
Internet Research
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | They learn about radiation dose measurement methods. |
| LO02 | They learn dosimetric calculation methods. |
| LO03 | They learn patient positioning and immobilization techniques. |
| LO04 | They learn about treatment planning systems. |
| LO05 | They learn about electron beam therapy. |
| LO06 | They learn about intensity-modulated radiotherapy treatment. |
| LO07 | They learn about whole-body irradiation methods. |
| LO08 | They learn about brachytherapy treatment. |
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. | 1 |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 2 |
| 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. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the physics of radiotherapy. | The student reads the relevant section | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Dosimetric calculation methods | The student reads the relevant section | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Patient positioning and immobilization methods | The student reads the relevant section | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Characteristics of treatment planning systems and ICRU definitions. | The student reads the relevant section | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Contouring of critical organ structures and definition of target volume. | The student reads the relevant section | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Tedavi cihazlarının özellikleri ve tedavi tekniklerinin belirlenmesi | The student reads the relevant section | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Isodose distributions | The student reads the relevant section | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | The student before exam reads the relevant sections | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav, Ödev |
| 9 | Correction of tissue inhomogeneities | The student reads the relevant section | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Heterogeneity Corrections | The student reads the relevant section | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Adjacent Area Treatments | The student reads the relevant section | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Electron Beam Therapy | The student reads the relevant section | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy | The student reads the relevant section | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Whole Body Irradiation -1 | The student reads the relevant section | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Whole Body Irradiation -2 | The student reads the relevant section | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | The student before exam reads the relevant sections | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav, Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | The student before exam reads the relevant sections | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav, Ödev |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
Current term shares have not yet been determined. Shares of the previous term are shown.
| 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 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 108 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,32 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||