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Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
MEDICAL RADIATION PHYSICS-Spring Semester2+026
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelShort Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course CoordinatorAssist.Prof. Mustafa ÇAĞLAR
Name of Lecturer(s)Lect. Mehmet Sıddık CEBE
Assistant(s)None
AimTo learn main principles of radiation physics, to give knowledge about clinically uesf the beam formation and its interaction with matter
Course ContentThis course contains; Introduction to the physics of radiation,Matter and its structure,Definition of Radiation and its Applications,Particular Radiations,Electromagnetic Radiations,Production of X-ray,Types and Properties of X-ray,Interactions of X-ray and Gamma-ray with Matter,Interaction of Particular Radiations with Matter,Radioactive Decay,Types of Radioactive Decay,Radiation Units,Radioactivity Calculations,Radiation Measurement and Dosimeters.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
Distinguishes between types of radiation14, 16, 9A
Explains matter and its structure.16, 9A
Explains the interaction of radiation with matter.10, 16, 9A
Explains radioactivity and its medical uses.16, 9A
Explains radiation measurement methods.10, 16, 9A
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Introduction to the physics of radiation presentations
2Matter and its structure presentations
3Definition of Radiation and its Applications presentations
4Particular Radiations presentations
5Electromagnetic Radiations presentations
6Production of X-ray presentations
7Types and Properties of X-ray presentations
8Interactions of X-ray and Gamma-ray with Matter presentations
9Interaction of Particular Radiations with Matter presentations
10Radioactive Decay presentations
11Types of Radioactive Decay presentations
12Radiation Units presentations
13Radioactivity Calculations presentations
14Radiation Measurement and Dosimeters presentations
Resources
Course notes wil be given to the students
Introduction to Radiological Physics and Radiation Dosimetry,The Physics of Radiation Therapy 4 Faiz M. Khan

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
Students have basic theoretical and practical knowledge in the fields of Medical Physics, Radiation Safety, Anatomy, Radiological Anatomy, Medical Imaging and Nuclear Medicine.
X
2
The student own knowledge of ethical principles and rules related to their duties and responsibilities.
3
The student takes part in the operation of imaging devices using ionizing and non-ionizing radiation by applying radiation safety procedures and identifies and reports inconsistencies or malfunctions related to these devices.
X
4
The student carries out a given task independently using the basic knowledge and skills gained.
X
5
The student evaluates the knowledge about his field at a basic level with a critical approach, he designates his learning needs and directs his learning.
X
6
Communicates with patients and their relatives in a professional manner, taking into account their cultural sensitivities.
7
Students perform positioning, which is optimal for imaging and providing optimal comfort for the patient, and chooses the correct beaming factor.
8
Students effectively evaluate patient images and take the right steps by identifying out-of-routine situations.
9
The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities.
X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100
ECTS / Workload Table
ActivitiesNumber ofDuration(Hour)Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours14228
Course Hours000
Course Hours000
Course Hours000
Guided Problem Solving000
Guided Problem Solving000
Guided Problem Solving000
Guided Problem Solving000
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report14456
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report000
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report000
Term Project000
Term Project000
Term Project000
Term Project000
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Quiz000
Quiz000
Quiz14228
Quiz000
Midterm Exam12121
Midterm Exam000
Midterm Exam000
Midterm Exam000
General Exam000
General Exam000
General Exam14242
General Exam000
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Total Workload(Hour)175
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(175/30)6
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.

Detail Informations of the Course

Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
MEDICAL RADIATION PHYSICS-Spring Semester2+026
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelShort Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course CoordinatorAssist.Prof. Mustafa ÇAĞLAR
Name of Lecturer(s)Lect. Mehmet Sıddık CEBE
Assistant(s)None
AimTo learn main principles of radiation physics, to give knowledge about clinically uesf the beam formation and its interaction with matter
Course ContentThis course contains; Introduction to the physics of radiation,Matter and its structure,Definition of Radiation and its Applications,Particular Radiations,Electromagnetic Radiations,Production of X-ray,Types and Properties of X-ray,Interactions of X-ray and Gamma-ray with Matter,Interaction of Particular Radiations with Matter,Radioactive Decay,Types of Radioactive Decay,Radiation Units,Radioactivity Calculations,Radiation Measurement and Dosimeters.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
Distinguishes between types of radiation14, 16, 9A
Explains matter and its structure.16, 9A
Explains the interaction of radiation with matter.10, 16, 9A
Explains radioactivity and its medical uses.16, 9A
Explains radiation measurement methods.10, 16, 9A
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Introduction to the physics of radiation presentations
2Matter and its structure presentations
3Definition of Radiation and its Applications presentations
4Particular Radiations presentations
5Electromagnetic Radiations presentations
6Production of X-ray presentations
7Types and Properties of X-ray presentations
8Interactions of X-ray and Gamma-ray with Matter presentations
9Interaction of Particular Radiations with Matter presentations
10Radioactive Decay presentations
11Types of Radioactive Decay presentations
12Radiation Units presentations
13Radioactivity Calculations presentations
14Radiation Measurement and Dosimeters presentations
Resources
Course notes wil be given to the students
Introduction to Radiological Physics and Radiation Dosimetry,The Physics of Radiation Therapy 4 Faiz M. Khan

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
Students have basic theoretical and practical knowledge in the fields of Medical Physics, Radiation Safety, Anatomy, Radiological Anatomy, Medical Imaging and Nuclear Medicine.
X
2
The student own knowledge of ethical principles and rules related to their duties and responsibilities.
3
The student takes part in the operation of imaging devices using ionizing and non-ionizing radiation by applying radiation safety procedures and identifies and reports inconsistencies or malfunctions related to these devices.
X
4
The student carries out a given task independently using the basic knowledge and skills gained.
X
5
The student evaluates the knowledge about his field at a basic level with a critical approach, he designates his learning needs and directs his learning.
X
6
Communicates with patients and their relatives in a professional manner, taking into account their cultural sensitivities.
7
Students perform positioning, which is optimal for imaging and providing optimal comfort for the patient, and chooses the correct beaming factor.
8
Students effectively evaluate patient images and take the right steps by identifying out-of-routine situations.
9
The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities.
X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100

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