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Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

SHM110

Course Name:

Radiation Physics

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory Courses

Course Level:

Associate

TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Short Cycle

EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. ŞEYMA PARLATAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr. Öğretim Üyesi Şeyma Parlatan

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	Students will learn about issues such as radiation, radioactivity, radioactive decay, radiation doses, exposure risks and areas of usage. This course forms an infrastructure for other courses that students will take.
Course Content:	To teach all basic concepts and information about Radiation used in Medical Physics and Health Physics.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Will be able to learn radiation measurement systems and radioactivity dose units.
2) Will be able to learn some basic nuclear reactions.
3) Will be able to learn about radioactive disposal laws, natural radioactivity and radioactivity damages.
4) Will be able to learn about nuclear reactors and working principles.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Basic Concepts (Radioactivity, Radiation, Electromagnetic Wave, Excitation and Ionization, Periodic Table and Radioactive Decay)
2)	Basic Concepts (Radioactivity, Radiation, Electromagnetic Wave, Excitation and Ionization, Periodic Table and Radioactive Decay)
3)	Types of Radioactive Decay
4)	Types of Radioactive Decay
5)	Nucleus Reactions
6)	Fusion, fission, mass, energy and binding energy
7)	Midterm Exam Week
8)	Electromagnetic Ray Interaction with Matter
9)	Charged Particles Interaction with Matter
10)	Charged Particles Interaction with Matter
11)	Radiation Dosage Units
12)	Radiation Detectors
13)	Radiation Detectors
14)	Uses of Radiation in Health

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Radyasyon Fiziği ve Tıbbi Uygulama Palme Yayıncılık
References:	Öğretim Üyesi Ders Notları

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Has basic knowledge about radiotherapy, basic oncology, radiological imaging
2) Has the ability to use tools, devices and techniques related to the field in public and private health institutions.
3) Takes responsibility as a team member in solving unforeseen and complex problems encountered in applications related to the field.
4) Knows the effects of radiation on biological systems and takes necessary measures for protection against radiation for patients and employees.
5) Use medical imaging systems related to the field and evaluate the images taken.
6) Professionals, patients, patient relatives and other health care professionals communicate effectively when practicing their profession.
7) Keeps track of the data related to the studies done in the field and analyzes the data with the latest methods
8) It follows information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
9) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of at least European Computer Driving License required by the field.
10) Carries out routine controls of the devices and equipment used in the practice of his / her job and follow-up of the work where necessary (fault, maintenance).
11) The student can transfer the current and updated information about the profession by means of written and verbal communication.
12) Has the basic knowledge, ethical principles and acts in accordance with the laws, regulations and legislation related to his / her profession.
13) Has experience in working with other fields that may be related to the field.
14) Has awareness of lifelong learning.
15) Contributes to projects and activities for the social environment he lives in with the awareness of social responsibility and sets an example for the society with his external appearance.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Has basic knowledge about radiotherapy, basic oncology, radiological imaging
2)	Has the ability to use tools, devices and techniques related to the field in public and private health institutions.
3)	Takes responsibility as a team member in solving unforeseen and complex problems encountered in applications related to the field.
4)	Knows the effects of radiation on biological systems and takes necessary measures for protection against radiation for patients and employees.
5)	Use medical imaging systems related to the field and evaluate the images taken.
6)	Professionals, patients, patient relatives and other health care professionals communicate effectively when practicing their profession.
7)	Keeps track of the data related to the studies done in the field and analyzes the data with the latest methods
8)	It follows information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
9)	Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of at least European Computer Driving License required by the field.
10)	Carries out routine controls of the devices and equipment used in the practice of his / her job and follow-up of the work where necessary (fault, maintenance).
11)	The student can transfer the current and updated information about the profession by means of written and verbal communication.
12)	Has the basic knowledge, ethical principles and acts in accordance with the laws, regulations and legislation related to his / her profession.
13)	Has experience in working with other fields that may be related to the field.
14)	Has awareness of lifelong learning.
15)	Contributes to projects and activities for the social environment he lives in with the awareness of social responsibility and sets an example for the society with his external appearance.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	28
Presentations / Seminar	14	16
Project	13	17
Homework Assignments	14	18
Quizzes	2	4
Midterms	2	4
Final	1	1
Total Workload		88