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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| PHYSICS (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | FK745 |
| Name | Radiation Dosimeters I |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| 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 | Doç. Dr. Volkan ALTUNAL |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to teach the theories and applications of basic radiation physics in the fields of radiation therapy, diagnostic and nuclear medicine. To teach the theory of the absorbed dose due to ionizing radiation. It focuses on the basic physical principles that constitute the common structure for these areas.
Course Content
Structure of matter, Nuclear transformations, Generation of x-rays, Clinical radiation generators, Interactions of ionizing radiation, Measurement of ionizing radiation, Quality of x-ray beam, Measurement of absorbed dose
Course Precondition
There is no prerequisite for the lesson.
Resources
Lecture notes (For Medical Faculty Students - İsmail Günay) Biophysics (Ferit Pehlivan) Biophysics (Gürbüz Çelebi)
Notes
Internet Search, Lecture Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Learns what radiation and radioactivity mean. |
| LO02 | Learns the types of radioactive decay. |
| LO03 | Learns the interaction of radiation with matter. |
| LO04 | Learns how to produce x-rays used in radiation therapy. |
| LO05 | Learn the basic principles of LINAC. |
| LO06 | Learns the interaction of ionizing radiation. |
| LO07 | Learn basic principles of ion chamber and electrometer. |
| LO08 | Learn calculations of absorbed dose. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has sufficient infrastructure in various subjects of Physics. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Demonstrate the knowledge of appropriate mathematical techniques used in physics. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Interpret observational and experimental results. | 4 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes use of the conceptual and practical knowledge acquired in the physics field at mastery level. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has a knowledge about the logic of scientific research. | 5 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Report the solution of a physics problem, experimental results or projects in a written format or orally. | 4 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Chooses and uses the necessary publications, books and methods for a scientific research. | 5 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Accesses a knowledge about a subject in physics, does literature search and uses other sources for this purpose. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Provides solutions to the problems encountered in the physics field applying research methods. | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can perform an independent research. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can perform group work effectively in a research or industrial projects. | 5 |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Becomes conscious of the necessity of lifelong learning. | |
| PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To keep track of the developments in physics and updates himself/herself invariably. | 3 |
| PLO14 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | 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. | 3 |
| PLO15 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can make an effective written or oral presentation of the results obtained in a study. | 5 |
| PLO16 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes use of the knowledge, problem solving and / or application skills acquired in the physics field in interdisciplinary studies. | |
| PLO17 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has a foundation necessary to work in a research and development organizations. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Structure of matter | Reads the relevant chapter before class | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Nuclear transformations | Reads the relevant chapter before class | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Production of x-rays-1 | Reads the relevant chapter before class | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Production of x-rays-2 | Reads the relevant chapter before class | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Production of radiation used in the clinic | Reads the relevant chapter before class | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 6 | Interactions of ionizing radiation | Reads the relevant chapter before class | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Measurement of ionizing-radiation-1 | Reads the relevant chapter before class | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Mid-term Eam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
| 9 | Measurement of ionizing radiation-2 | Reads the relevant chapter before class | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 10 | Quality of x-ray beams | Reads the relevant chapter before class | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Measurement of absorbed dose | Reads the relevant chapter before class | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | Propagation from radioactive sources | Reads the relevant chapter before class | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Calorimeter, Chemical dosimeter | Reads the relevant chapter before class | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 14 | Thermoluminescence dosimeters, Lithium fluoride, silicon diodes | Reads the relevant chapter before class | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Dosimeters of radiographic film | Reads the relevant chapter before class | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 16 | Term Exams | Term exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Term exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||