| RADIOTHERAPY (TURKISH) | |||||
| Associate | TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 | QF-EHEA: Short Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 5 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| TGT2009 | Medical Radiophysics | Spring | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester |
| Language of instruction: | Tr |
| Type of course: | Must Course |
| Course Level: | Associate |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Instructor FIRAT KARA |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Instructor FURKAN GÖZEL |
| Course Objectives: | To learn the basic principles of radiation physics, formation of beam used by clinical purposes and interaction with matter. |
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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 |
| 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. |
| 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 | ||
| Course Notes: | Weekly distributed by the course lecturer. |
| References: | Introduction to Radiological Physics and Radiation Dosimetry,The Physics of Radiation Therapy 4 Faiz M. Khan |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 0 | % 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | % 0 |
| Application | 0 | % 0 |
| Field Work | 0 | % 0 |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | 0 | % 0 |
| Quizzes | 1 | % 10 |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | % 10 |
| Presentation | 0 | % 0 |
| Project | 0 | % 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | % 0 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 20 |
| Preliminary Jury | 0 | % 0 |
| Final | 1 | % 60 |
| Paper Submission | 0 | % 0 |
| Jury | 0 | % 0 |
| Bütünleme | % 0 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework Assignments | 3 | 5 | 15 |
| Quizzes | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Preliminary Jury | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Paper Submission | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jury | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 75 | ||
| 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 |