MEDF504 Diagnostic Radiology Physics

4 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Unit INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
HEALTH PHYSICS (MASTER) (WITHOUT THESIS) (EVENING EDUCATION)
Code MEDF504
Name Diagnostic Radiology 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 SEVGÜL KÖSE (Bahar) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

The aim of this course is to teach the basic physics principles of imaging systems used in radiodiagnostics and how images are taken, and to provide information about the clinical uses of these instruments.

Course Content

Radiological terminology, advanced x-ray imaging (mammography, fluoroscopy, digital fluoroscopy), CT physics and equipment, clinical computed tomography (CT), computed tomography imaging, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) physics and equipment, magnetic resonance imaging, clinical MRI, ultrasonography (USG) physics and equipment, diagnostic ultrasonography, clinical USG

Course Precondition

No prerequisites

Resources

Radiological Science for Technologists, Stewart Carlyle Bushong, Elsevier, 2013 Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT Technologies and Techniques, Paul E Christian, Kristen M Waterstram-Rich, MOSBY, 2007

Notes

Internet Research


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 They learn about and practice using x-ray imaging systems.
LO02 They learn about computed tomography (CT) scans and how the images are taken.
LO03 They learn Advanced X-ray imaging (mammography, fluoroscopy, digital fluoroscopy)
LO04 They learn Clinical computed tomography
LO05 They learn computed tomography
LO06 They learn Magnetic resonance imaging


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.
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. 1
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.
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explain deterministic/stochastic, early/late, teratogenic/genetic effects for each physical agent. 2
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. 2
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. 1


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Radiological terminology The student reads the relevant section before the lesson. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 Advanced X-ray imaging (mammography, fluoroscopy, digital fluoroscopy)-1 The student reads the relevant section before the lesson. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Advanced X-ray imaging (mammography, fluoroscopy, digital fluoroscopy)-2 The student reads the relevant section before the lesson. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 Physics and equipment of computed tomography. The student reads the relevant section before the lesson. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Klinik bilgisayarlı tomografi The student reads the relevant section before the lesson. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 bilgisayarlı tomografi çekimi-1 The student reads the relevant section before the lesson. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 bilgisayarlı tomografi çekimi-2 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 exam. Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav, Ödev
9 The physics and instruments of magnetic resonance. The student reads the relevant section before the lesson. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Magnetic resonance-1 The student reads the relevant section before the lesson. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Magnetic resonance-2 The student reads the relevant section before the lesson. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 Clinic MR The student reads the relevant section before the lesson. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 The physics and instruments of ultrasonography The student reads the relevant section before the lesson. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Diagnostic USG imaging-1 The student reads the relevant section before the lesson. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 Diagnostic USG imaging-2 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:
Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav, Ödev
17 Term Exams The student reads the relevant section before the exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı 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 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12
Final Exam 1 8 8
Total Workload (Hour) 104
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,16
ECTS 4 ECTS

Update Time: 22.01.2026 11:14