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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| PHYSICS (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | FK722 |
| Name | Health Physics II |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ZEHRA YEĞİNGİL |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
Identification of the various radiation sources, hazards in different exposures to radiation, dose measurements for radiation protection
Course Content
Background radiation, External sources, Cosmic rays, Terrestrial radiation, Atmospheric radiation, Internal sources, Maximum permissible dose-equivalent (MPD), Accumulated dose (occupational), Emergency exposure (occupational), Medical exposure (radiation workers), Exposure of persons outside controlled areas, Summary of NCRP recommendations, Measurement of ambient radiation exposure, Personnel monitoring, Film badge, Self-reading pocket dosimeter, Pocket chamber, Thermoluminescent dosimeter (TLD), Hazards from radionuclides in teletherapy, Personnel hazards in nuclear medicine, External hazards (whole body), disposal of radioactive wastes
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Dose equivalent, Background radiation, External sources, Cosmic rays, Terrestrial radiation, Atmospheric radiation, Internal sources are learned |
| LO02 | Maximum permissible dose-equivalent (MPD), Accumulated dose (occupational), Emergency exposure (occupational), Medical exposure (radiation workers) are learned |
| LO03 | Measurement of ambient radiation exposure is learned |
| LO04 | Protection surveys, Warning signs are learned |
| LO05 | Useful beam, Leakage radiation and Scattered radiation are learned |
| LO06 | Orthovoltage x-ray tubes, Linear accelerator housing, Telecobalt and telecesium sources are learned |
| LO07 | Protective wall barriers, Location and specification of wall barriers are learned |
| LO08 | Example of computation for a teletherapy room is done |
| LO09 | Protective measures in brachytherapy and Storage of brachytherapy sources are learned |
| LO10 | Hazards from radionuclides in teletherapy are learned |
| LO11 | Personnel hazards in nuclear medicine are learned |
| LO12 | Laboratory design and facilities and Shielding of stored radionuclides are learned |
| LO13 | Disposal of radioactive wastes is learned |
| LO14 | Recommendations for nursing procedures are learned |
| LO15 | Unsafe procedures in handling unsealed radionuclides are learned |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Has sufficient infrastructure in various subjects of Physics. | |
| PLO02 | - | Demonstrate the knowledge of appropriate mathematical techniques used in physics. | |
| PLO03 | - | Interpret observational and experimental results. | |
| PLO04 | - | Makes use of the conceptual and practical knowledge acquired in the physics field at mastery level. | |
| PLO05 | - | Has a knowledge about the logic of scientific research. | |
| PLO06 | - | Report the solution of a physics problem, experimental results or projects in a written format or orally. | |
| PLO07 | - | Chooses and uses the necessary publications, books and methods for a scientific research. | |
| PLO08 | - | Accesses a knowledge about a subject in physics, does literature search and uses other sources for this purpose. | |
| PLO09 | - | Provides solutions to the problems encountered in the physics field applying research methods. | |
| PLO10 | - | Can perform an independent research. | |
| PLO11 | - | Can perform group work effectively in a research or industrial projects. | |
| PLO12 | - | Becomes conscious of the necessity of lifelong learning. | |
| PLO13 | - | To keep track of the developments in physics and updates himself/herself invariably. | |
| PLO14 | - | Shares his/her ideas and suggestions for solutions to the physical problems with experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. | |
| PLO15 | - | Can make an effective written or oral presentation of the results obtained in a study. | |
| PLO16 | - | Makes use of the knowledge, problem solving and / or application skills acquired in the physics field in interdisciplinary studies. | |
| PLO17 | - | Has a foundation necessary to work in a research and development organizations. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dose equivalent, Background radiation, External sources, Cosmic rays, Terrestrial radiation, Atmospheric radiation, Internal sources | The proposed subjects are studied | |
| 2 | Maximum permissible dose-equivalent (MPD), Accumulated dose (occupational), Emergency exposure (occupational), Medical exposure (radiation workers) | The proposed subjects are studied | |
| 3 | Measurement of ambient radiation exposure | The related homework is prepared | |
| 4 | Protection surveys, Warning signs | The homework problems are solved | |
| 5 | Useful beam, Leakage radiation and Scattered radiation | The previous chapters are repeated | |
| 6 | Orthovoltage x-ray tubes, Linear accelerator housing, Telecobalt and telecesium sources | The new subjects are mentioned and are prepared | |
| 7 | Protective wall barriers, Location and specification of wall barriers | Various problems are prepared and solved | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Midterm exam questions are solved | |
| 9 | Protective measures in brachytherapy and Storage of brachytherapy sources | The proposed subjects are studied | |
| 10 | Hazards from radionuclides in teletherapy | The proposed subjects are studied | |
| 11 | Personnel hazards in nuclear medicine | Samples related with the subjects are prepared | |
| 12 | Laboratory design and facilities and Shielding of stored radionuclides | Samples related with the subjects are prepared | |
| 13 | Disposal of radioactive wastes | Preparations to watch a movie | |
| 14 | Recommendations for nursing procedures | The proposed subjects are studied | |
| 15 | Unsafe procedures in handling unsealed radionuclides | Preparation for overviewing the subjects | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparation of the Final exam questions and answers | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparation of the Final exam questions and answers |