Medical Imaging Techniques | |||||
Associate | TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 | QF-EHEA: Short Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 5 |
Course Code: | SHM110 | ||||
Course Name: | Radiation Physics | ||||
Semester: | Spring | ||||
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Language of instruction: | Turkish | ||||
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Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
Type of course: | Compulsory Courses | ||||
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Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||
Course Coordinator: | Dr. Öğr. Üy. ŞEYMA PARLATAN | ||||
Course Lecturer(s): | Dr. Öğretim Üyesi Şeyma Parlatan | ||||
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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. |
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. |
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 |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Radyasyon Fiziği ve Tıbbi Uygulama Palme Yayıncılık |
References: | Öğretim Üyesi Ders Notları |
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1) Has a basic level of theoretical and practical knowledge about the field of Medical Imaging Techniques. | |||||||||||||
2) Apply radiation safety and radiation protection rules. It takes necessary measures to protect itself and the patient from the harmful effects of radiation. | |||||||||||||
3) Knows the infrastructure of medical imaging devices, daily maintenance and controls of the devices. | |||||||||||||
4) Has knowledge about occupational health and safety. | |||||||||||||
5) In order to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field, it takes part in the team and acts in accordance with the quality management and processes and takes individual responsibility when necessary. | |||||||||||||
6) Communicates effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, physicians and other health professionals. | |||||||||||||
7) Knows radiological anatomy at basic level. Recognize the anatomical structures displayed. | |||||||||||||
8) Know medical and radiological terms, uses effectively. | |||||||||||||
9) Has the ability to communicate and work effectively with different medical sciences. | |||||||||||||
10) Adopts the principle of lifelong learning and follows and learns the technological developments in the field. | |||||||||||||
11) Follows the information in his / her field and communicates with his / her colleagues by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level. | |||||||||||||
12) Uses information and communication technologies with computer software at least at the basic level of European Computer Driving License required by the field. | |||||||||||||
13) Has knowledge about ethical principles and rules in the field. |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Average | 3 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Has a basic level of theoretical and practical knowledge about the field of Medical Imaging Techniques. | |
2) | Apply radiation safety and radiation protection rules. It takes necessary measures to protect itself and the patient from the harmful effects of radiation. | |
3) | Knows the infrastructure of medical imaging devices, daily maintenance and controls of the devices. | |
4) | Has knowledge about occupational health and safety. | |
5) | In order to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field, it takes part in the team and acts in accordance with the quality management and processes and takes individual responsibility when necessary. | |
6) | Communicates effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, physicians and other health professionals. | |
7) | Knows radiological anatomy at basic level. Recognize the anatomical structures displayed. | |
8) | Know medical and radiological terms, uses effectively. | |
9) | Has the ability to communicate and work effectively with different medical sciences. | |
10) | Adopts the principle of lifelong learning and follows and learns the technological developments in the field. | |
11) | Follows the information in his / her field and communicates with his / her colleagues by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level. | |
12) | Uses information and communication technologies with computer software at least at the basic level of European Computer Driving License required by the field. | |
13) | Has knowledge about ethical principles and rules in the field. |
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 |
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 |