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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

RDT113

Course Name:

Radiotherapy Physic

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	4

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

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.Üyesi TUĞBA ŞAŞMAZ KURU

Course Lecturer(s):

Öğr.Gör. HALİL SOYAL

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The purpose of this course is to instruct the basic physical principles of the radiation and radiotherapy, starting from the structure of the atom. At the same time this Lecture aims to introduce physical decays which is very useful to understand radiotherapy. Moreover, students will learn the physical features of the radiotherapy devices which they will use them all their career.
Course Content:	The structure of matter and the interaction of ionizing radiation with matter, the methods of measuring radiation, the treatment devices, radiation units, radiotherapy applications.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	• Syllabus • Discuss Course Outline, • Structure of metter	Textbook
2)	Types of radiation, obtaining radioisotopes and Radıoactıve Decays	Textbook
3)	Radiation Units and Interaction of Radiation with Matter	Textbook
4)	Radiation Measurement Methods and Radiation Detectors	Textbook
5)	Biological Effects of Radiation and Radiation Protection	Textbook
6)	Physics of Radiology; Computed Tomography Imaging	Textbook
7)	Midterm exam	Textbook
8)	Physics of Radiology; magnetic resonance imaging	Textbook
9)	Physics of Nuclear Medicine	Textbook
10)	Gamma Cameras, PET and SPECT	Textbook
11)	Ionizing radiation measurements	Textbook
12)	Physics of Radiotherapy ; Radiation Devices, Simulators, Cobalt-60 Therapy Equipment	Textbook
13)	Medical Linear Accelerators	Textbook
14)	Radiotherapy Radiation Techniques	Textbook
15)	Final exam	textbook

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Reading material will be given on weekly Basis together with the assignment sheets.
References:	Radyoterapi Fiziği, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık Khan's The Physics of Radiation Therapy, Walters Kluwer Health

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes
Program Outcomes
1) Possess theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resource on basic level based on health qualifications gained at secondary education level.
2) Gain the skills to use basic level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired within the field in the same field of a higher education level or in a field of same level.
3) Interpret and evaluate data, define problems, do analysis, produce solutions based on proof with using basic level knowledge and practices gained within the field.
4) Transfer the ideas based on the basic knowledge and skills acquired within the field through written and oral communication.
5) Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals.
6) Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
7) Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge.
8) Evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills at basic level within the field with a critical approach, determine and respond to learning needs.
9) Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level.
10) Gain awareness of lifelong learning.
11) Possess social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.
12) Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security.
13) Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently.
14) Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.
15) Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Possess theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resource on basic level based on health qualifications gained at secondary education level.
2)	Gain the skills to use basic level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired within the field in the same field of a higher education level or in a field of same level.
3)	Interpret and evaluate data, define problems, do analysis, produce solutions based on proof with using basic level knowledge and practices gained within the field.
4)	Transfer the ideas based on the basic knowledge and skills acquired within the field through written and oral communication.
5)	Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals.
6)	Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
7)	Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge.
8)	Evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills at basic level within the field with a critical approach, determine and respond to learning needs.
9)	Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level.
10)	Gain awareness of lifelong learning.
11)	Possess social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.
12)	Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security.
13)	Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently.
14)	Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.
15)	Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	15	3	45
Study Hours Out of Class	15	2	30
Quizzes	8	2	16
Midterms	1	20	20
Final	1	35	35
Total Workload			146