RADIOTHERAPY (TURKISH)
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
TGT2009	Medical Radiophysics	Spring	2	0	2	3

Basic information

Language of instruction:	Turkish
Type of course:	Must Course
Course Level:	Associate (Short Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Assist. Prof. FIRAT KARA
Course Lecturer(s):	Instructor FURKAN GÖZEL
Recommended Optional Program Components:	Medical Imaging Centers
Course Objectives:	To learn the basic principles of radiation physics, formation of beam used by clinical purposes and interaction with matter.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students passing the lesson successfully;

1- Inform about radiation physics.
2- Explain matter and its structure and radiation types.
3- Define radioactivity

Course Content

The interaction of single beams of X and gamma rays with a scattering medium. Treatment planning with single photon beams. Treatment planning for combinations of photon beams. Radiotherapy with particle beams: electrons. Special Techniques in Radiotherapy. Equipment for external Radiotherapy. Relative dosimetry techniques. Dosimetry using sealed sources. Brachytherapy. Dosimetry of radio-isotopes.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Radiation Physics
2)	Material and Its Structure
3)	Nuclear Disintegration
4)	Production of X-Rays
5)	Clinic Radiation Generators
6)	Photon Dosimetry
7)	Ionizing Radiation Interference
8)	Ionizing Radiation Measurement
9)	Quality of X-Rays
10)	Absorbed Dose Measurement
11)	Analysis of Dose Distribution and Scattering Dose
12)	Dosimetric Calculation Systems
13)	Treatment Planning I: Isodose distribution
14)	Treatment Planning II: Confirming Patient Data and Setup

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Weekly distributed by the course lecturer.
References:	Introduction to Radiological Physics and Radiation Dosimetry,The Physics of Radiation Therapy 4 Faiz M. Khan

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	1	% 10
Homework Assignments	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 20
Final	1	% 60
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	2	28
Study Hours Out of Class	14	2	28
Homework Assignments	3	5	15
Quizzes	1	1	1
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			75

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	The ability to have theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field at a basic level	4
2)	The use of theoretical knowledge related to the field in practice	3
3)	Behave according to basic professional legislation related to the field	5
4)	Use information and communication technology, express professional knowledge through written and verbal/non-verbal communication	1
5)	Express the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values of professional	1
6)	Develop themselves personally and professionally updating knowledge, skills and competencies of the field with lifelong learning awareness	1
7)	Effective use the terminology of the field	2
8)	The ability ro use of radiation generating devices and the ability to make the basic physics calculations to use the generated radiation safely.	3
9)	Keeps the record of all activities and results related to the the field with modern methods	4
10)	To have knowledge of basic oncology	3