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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES |
| HEALTH PHYSICS (MASTER) (WITHOUT THESIS) (EVENING EDUCATION) | |
| Code | MEDF512 |
| Name | Radiation Dosimeters and Measurements |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 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 |
Doç. Dr. Volkan ALTUNAL
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim is to teach the fundamental theories and applications of radiation physics in relation to radiation therapy, diagnostics, and nuclear medicine. It also includes teaching the theory of absorbed dose due to ionizing radiation, the measurement of absorbed dose, the operation of active and passive dosimeters used in dose measurement, and how to perform dose measurements using TL, OSL, and film dosimeters.
Course Content
Measurement of ionizing radiation, X-ray beam characteristics, measurement of absorbed dose. Radiation dosimeters. Dose measurement with thermoluminescence dosimeter, dose measurement with optically stimulated luminescence dosimeter, dose measurement with film dosimeter.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites for the course.
Resources
Lecture notes (For Medical Faculty Students - İsmail Günay) Biophysics (Ferit Pehlivan) Biophysics (Gürbüz Çelebi) Internet Research
Notes
Internet Research, Lecture Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Learns the parameters for measuring radiation dose. |
| LO02 | Learns the units of radiation dose. |
| LO03 | Students will learn about the roles of active and passive dosimeters in dose measurement applications. |
| LO04 | Students will learn about different types and methods of passive dosimeters. |
| LO05 | The student learns the properties required for using thermoluminescent dosimetric materials as dosimeters. |
| LO06 | The student learns the properties required for using optically stimulated luminescence, which exhibits dosimetric characteristics, as dosimeters. |
| LO07 | They will learn how to measure dose using commercial TL and OSL dosimeters. |
| LO08 | They will learn how to measure dose using commercial film dosimeters. |
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. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the technical infrastructure required for qualified service in the future of Medical Physics. | 2 |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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. | 5 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain deterministic/stochastic, early/late, teratogenic/genetic effects for each physical agent. | 1 |
| 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. | 1 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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 | Types and Units of Radiation | Investigations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | Radiation measurement methods | Investigations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Thermoluminescence dosimeters | Investigations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 4 | Calibration experiments with TL dosimeters. | Invesitgation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 5 | Reusability experiments with TL dosimeters. | Investigations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 6 | Dose-response experiments with TL dosimeters | Investigations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 7 | Unknown dose measurement with TL dosimeters | Investigation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma, Örnek Olay, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
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| 9 | OSL dosimeters | Investigations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 10 | Commercial OSL dosimetry system | Investigations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 11 | Calibration experiments with OSL dosimeters | Investigations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 12 | Multiple readings with OSL dosimeters, repeated dose effect experiments. | Invesitagations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 13 | Dose-response experiments and unknown dose measurement with OSL dosimeters. | Invesitgations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma, Deney / Laboratuvar, Grup Çalışması |
| 14 | Film Dosimeters and Preparation for Use | Investigations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma, Benzetim, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 15 | Film dosimeters are used for pre- and post-radiation reading processes and dose measurement. | Investigations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma, Grup Çalışması, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Performans Değerlendirmesi |
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) | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 77 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,08 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||