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 | ||