To give information about medical radiation generators and sources and radiation dosimetry
Course Content
This course contains; What is medical physics and role of radiation physics?,Background and Essentials,Charged particle physics,Atom structure and models,Radiation production,Attenuation and energy absorption,Photon interactions,Attenuation and energy absorption,Stopping power for heavy charged particles,Stopping power for electrons and positrons, restricted stopping power,Radiation dosimetry concepts,Cavity theory,Radiation detector theory focused on ionization chambers,Radiation Standards for absorbed dose.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
It describes the Structure of Matter and Nuclear Transformations.
19
A, D
Interpret the production of X-rays, the interaction of X and Gamma Rays with matter.
19, 21
A, D
Categorises the interactions of electrons with matter and the interactions of protons and neutrons with matter.
10, 19, 9
A, D
Specialises in ionising radiation measurement, characterisation of clinical radiation producers, ionising radiation measurements.
What is medical physics and role of radiation physics?
Mebis Lecture Notes
2
Background and Essentials
Mebis Lecture Notes
3
Charged particle physics
Mebis Lecture Notes
4
Atom structure and models
Mebis Lecture Notes
5
Radiation production
Mebis Lecture Notes
6
Attenuation and energy absorption
Mebis Lecture Notes
7
Photon interactions
Mebis Lecture Notes
8
Attenuation and energy absorption
Mebis Lecture Notes
9
Stopping power for heavy charged particles
Mebis Lecture Notes
10
Stopping power for electrons and positrons, restricted stopping power
Mebis Lecture Notes
11
Radiation dosimetry concepts
Mebis Lecture Notes
12
Cavity theory
Mebis Lecture Notes
13
Radiation detector theory focused on ionization chambers
Mebis Lecture Notes
14
Radiation Standards for absorbed dose
Mebis Lecture Notes
Resources
KHAN’S Treatment Planning in Radiation Oncology Sixth edition
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Has the essential knowledge about the structure and functioning of the radiation emitting machines used in radiation oncology, nuclear medicine and radiology.
X
2
Able to follow and implement daily, weekly and monthly quality control programs of radiation emitting machines.
X
3
Able to do the acceptance and commissioning of new machines.
X
4
Able to the treatment planning of patients.
X
5
Able to be a radiation safety officer of the institute.
X
6
Able to participate fields research teams; individually undertake the responsibility of the work assigned and perform it independently.
X
7
Able to evaluate all new information regarding the field and associate them based on available knowledge.
X
8
Uses the communication and computer technology effectively in theoretical and practical studies.
X
9
Able to present theoretical or research data orally or written.
X
10
Adheres to ethical values and behaves according to dynamics of social responsibility.
X
11
Able to do the planning of clinical implementation without giving harm to staff and patient.
X
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
50
Rate of Final Exam to Success
50
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
14
4
56
Guided Problem Solving
14
10
140
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
2
30
60
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
3
40
120
Midterm Exam
1
40
40
General Exam
1
40
40
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
4
4
16
Total Workload(Hour)
472
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(472/30)
16
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
RADIATION PHYSICS
-
Fall Semester
4+4
6
16
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Assist.Prof. Mustafa ÇAĞLAR
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s)
Aim
To give information about medical radiation generators and sources and radiation dosimetry
Course Content
This course contains; What is medical physics and role of radiation physics?,Background and Essentials,Charged particle physics,Atom structure and models,Radiation production,Attenuation and energy absorption,Photon interactions,Attenuation and energy absorption,Stopping power for heavy charged particles,Stopping power for electrons and positrons, restricted stopping power,Radiation dosimetry concepts,Cavity theory,Radiation detector theory focused on ionization chambers,Radiation Standards for absorbed dose.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
It describes the Structure of Matter and Nuclear Transformations.
19
A, D
Interpret the production of X-rays, the interaction of X and Gamma Rays with matter.
19, 21
A, D
Categorises the interactions of electrons with matter and the interactions of protons and neutrons with matter.
10, 19, 9
A, D
Specialises in ionising radiation measurement, characterisation of clinical radiation producers, ionising radiation measurements.
What is medical physics and role of radiation physics?
Mebis Lecture Notes
2
Background and Essentials
Mebis Lecture Notes
3
Charged particle physics
Mebis Lecture Notes
4
Atom structure and models
Mebis Lecture Notes
5
Radiation production
Mebis Lecture Notes
6
Attenuation and energy absorption
Mebis Lecture Notes
7
Photon interactions
Mebis Lecture Notes
8
Attenuation and energy absorption
Mebis Lecture Notes
9
Stopping power for heavy charged particles
Mebis Lecture Notes
10
Stopping power for electrons and positrons, restricted stopping power
Mebis Lecture Notes
11
Radiation dosimetry concepts
Mebis Lecture Notes
12
Cavity theory
Mebis Lecture Notes
13
Radiation detector theory focused on ionization chambers
Mebis Lecture Notes
14
Radiation Standards for absorbed dose
Mebis Lecture Notes
Resources
KHAN’S Treatment Planning in Radiation Oncology Sixth edition
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Has the essential knowledge about the structure and functioning of the radiation emitting machines used in radiation oncology, nuclear medicine and radiology.
X
2
Able to follow and implement daily, weekly and monthly quality control programs of radiation emitting machines.
X
3
Able to do the acceptance and commissioning of new machines.
X
4
Able to the treatment planning of patients.
X
5
Able to be a radiation safety officer of the institute.
X
6
Able to participate fields research teams; individually undertake the responsibility of the work assigned and perform it independently.
X
7
Able to evaluate all new information regarding the field and associate them based on available knowledge.
X
8
Uses the communication and computer technology effectively in theoretical and practical studies.
X
9
Able to present theoretical or research data orally or written.
X
10
Adheres to ethical values and behaves according to dynamics of social responsibility.
X
11
Able to do the planning of clinical implementation without giving harm to staff and patient.
