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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES |
| HEALTH PHYSICS (MASTER) (WITHOUT THESIS) (EVENING EDUCATION) | |
| Code | MEDF535 |
| Name | Nuclear Medicine Physics |
| Term | 2026-2027 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 | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. İSA BURAK GÜNEY |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The objective of this course is to teach students the fundamental physics concepts used in nuclear medicine applications and to help them understand the operating principles of nuclear imaging systems. The course aims to enable students to learn about the properties of radioactive materials, the interaction of radiation with matter, detector systems, and imaging techniques.
Course Content
This course covers the physical fundamentals of nuclear medicine, radioactive decay processes, radionuclide production, imaging systems, and radiation safety principles. The course specifically examines the operating principles of gamma cameras, SPECT, and PET systems. It also addresses radiopharmaceuticals, dose calculations, quality control tests, and the fundamental physical methods used in clinical applications.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites
Resources
Cherry, S. R., Sorenson, J. A., Phelps, M. E. Physics in Nuclear Medicine Saha, G. B. Physics and Radiobiology of Nuclear Medicine Bushberg, J. T., Seibert, J. A., Leidholdt, E. M., Boone, J. M. The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging Christian, P. E., Waterstram-Rich, K. M. Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT: Technology and Techniques
Notes
Scientific articles, reports from international organizations, and current guidelines may be used as supplementary materials for the course.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Can explain the basic concepts and applications of nuclear medicine physics. |
| LO02 | Can define the concepts of radioactivity, types of radioactive decay, half-life, and activity |
| LO03 | Can explain how radiation interacts with matter and its importance in nuclear medicine applications. |
| LO04 | Can explain the production methods and basic properties of radionuclides used in nuclear medicine. |
| LO05 | You can compare the operating principles of gamma cameras, SPECT, and PET imaging systems. |
| LO06 | He can evaluate the physical factors that affect image quality in nuclear medicine imaging. |
| LO07 | The patient can apply the principles of patient dosimetry and radiation protection at a basic level. |
| LO08 | Can explain the purpose and importance of quality control tests for nuclear medicine devices. |
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. | 2 |
| 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. | 1 |
| 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. | 2 |
| 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. | |
| 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 | Introduction to Nuclear Medicine Physics | Research from the recommended sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Atomic and Nuclear Structure | Research from the recommended sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Radioactivity and the Law of Decay | Research from the recommended sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | The Interaction of Radiation with Matter | Research from the recommended sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Production of Radionuclides | Research from the recommended sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Radiopharmaceuticals | Research from the recommended sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Radiation Detectors | Research from the recommended sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Gamma Camera Systems | Research from the recommended sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | SPECT Imaging | Research from the recommended sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | PET Imaging | Research from the recommended sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Image Quality and Counting Statistics | Research from the recommended sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Dosimetry and Patient Dose | Research from the recommended sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Radiation Safety and Protection | Research from the recommended sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Quality Control and General Evaluation | Research from the recommended sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 16 | 4 | 64 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 102 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,08 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||