TGT201 Radiation PhysicsIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Medical Imaging TechniquesGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Medical Imaging Techniques
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

General course introduction information

Course Code: TGT201
Course Name: Radiation Physics
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 2 4 7
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
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 MÜGE SÖYLEYİCİ ÇERGEL
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi MÜGE SÖYLEYİCİ ÇERGEL
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:
462/5000
The overall objective of the program is to develop knowledge and understanding, conceptual skills, key skills, practical and professional skills within the study of radiation physics, with special emphasis on radiation protection and safety.

The target the program wants to achieve:

Understanding the scientific principles underlying the major areas of radiation physics
awareness of the risks in radiation physics and the social context of the subject
Skills required in postgraduate scientific study.
Course Content: TThe atom structure and the electron theory
• radioactivity
electrostatics
Electric field and electric potential (including point charges)
Electric circuit
Steady-state direct current circuits with batteries and resistors only
Magnetic fields
electromagnetism
• The discovery of x-ray
X-ray equipment electrical circuits
Image formation

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) -Possess theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resource on basic level based on qualifications gained at secondary education level.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) - 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. - Interpret and evaluate data, define problems, do analysis, produce solutions based on proof with using basic level knowledge and practices gained within the field.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Transfer the ideas based on the basic knowledge and skills acquired within the field through written and oral communication. - Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals. - 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. - Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge.
Learning Competence
1) Evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills at basic level within the field with a critical approach, determine and respond to learning needs. - Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level. - Gain awareness of lifelong learning
Field Specific Competence
1) Possess social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field. - 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.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently. - Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field. - Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project.

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) • Explain the importance and position of radiation in radiology • Describe the atom structure and the electron theory • Define the details of the concepts that make up the radioactivity • Summarize the main None
2) • Explain the importance and position of radiation in radiology • Describe the atom structure and the electron theory • Define the details of the concepts that make up the radioactivity • Summarize the main None.
3) • Define the concept of radioactivity and radioactive decay • Summarize the radioactive rays and uses • Identify the radiation • Classify the radiation effects in terms of character and features None.
4) • Describe the types of charge and the attraction and repulsion of charges • Describe polarization and induced charges • Calculate the magnitude and direction of the force on a positive or negative charge due to other specified point charges. • Analyze the motion of a particle of specified charge and mass under the influence of an electrostatic force. None.
5) • Define it in terms of the force on a test charge.Explain the physical development in pre-school stage. • Describe and calculate the electric field of a single point charge • Calculate the magnitude and direction of the electric field produced by two or more point charge • Calculate the magnitude and direction of the force on a positive or negative charge placed in a specified field. • Interpret an electric field diagram • Analyze the motion of a particle of specified charge and mass in a uniform electric field. None.
6) • Relate current and voltage for a resistor. • Write the relationship between electric field strength and current density in a conductor, and describe, in terms of the drift velocity of electrons, why such a relationship is plausible • Describe how the resistance of a resistor depends upon its length and cross-sectional area, and apply this result in comparing current flow in resistors of different material or different geometry. • Derive an expression for the resistance of a resistor of uniform cross-section in terms of its dimensions and the resistivity of the material from which it is constructed. • Derive expressions that relate the current, voltage, and resistance to the rate at which heat is produced when current passes through a resistor. • Apply the relationships for the rate of heat production in a resistor. None.
7) • Identify on a circuit diagram whether resistors are in series or in parallel. • Determine the ratio of the voltages across resistors connected in series or the ratio of the currents through resistors connected in parallel. • Calculate the equivalent resistance of a network of resistors that can be broken down into series and parallel combinations • Calculate the voltage, current, and power dissipation for any resistor in such a network of resistors connected to a single power supply • Calculate the terminal voltage of a battery of specified emf and internal resistance from which a known current is flowing. • Calculate the rate at which a battery is supplying energy to a circuit or is being charged up by a circuit. • Determine a single unknown current, voltage, or resistance • Set up and solve simultaneous equations to determine two unknown currents. None.
8) Evaluate student midterml exam.
9) • Calculate the magnitude and direction of the force in terms of q, v, and, B, and explain why the magnetic force can perform no work. • Deduce the direction of a magnetic field from information about the forces experienced by charged particles moving through that field. • Describe the paths of charged particles moving in uniform magnetic fields. • Derive and apply the formula for the radius of the circular path of a charge that moves perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field. • Describe under what conditions particles will move with constant velocity through crossed electric and magnetic fields None.
10) • Calculate the flux of a uniform magnetic field through a loop of arbitrary orientation. • Use integration to calculate the flux of a non-uniform magnetic field, whose magnitude is a function of one coordinate, through a rectangular loop perpendicular to the field • Recognize situations in which changing flux through a loop will cause an induced emf or current in the loop. None.
11) • Identify X-rays. • Discuss how to x-rays that occur • Recognize theYok. X-rays tube None.
12) • Explain the circuit of x-rays devices. • Show how the X-rays devices work • Deduce the X-rays image formation None.
13) • Recognize the optical image, shadow image, digital image, cross-sectional view None.
14) • Practice all about past subjects None.
15) Exam Preparation for all topics of 14 weeks.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ders notları her ders sonrası öğrencilerle paylaşılacaktır.
References: Radyasyon Fiziği ve Tıbbi Uygulamaları Ahmet Kumaş

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) -Possess theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resource on basic level based on 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. - Interpret and evaluate data, define problems, do analysis, produce solutions based on proof with using basic level knowledge and practices gained within the field.
3) To be able to evaluate basic knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach, to be able to identify and meet learning needs. Be able to direct their study to an advanced level of education or to a profession at the same level. Life is learning to win the consciousness.
4) - Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently. - Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field. - Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project.
5) Having social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, implementing and announcing the results related to the field. The universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values and environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
6) To be able to transfer the thoughts at the level of basic knowledge and skills which are related to the field through written and oral communication. To be able to share ideas and suggestions for solutions to issues related to the field with experts and non-experts. Using a foreign language at least in the European Language Portfolio A2 General Level, you can follow the information in your field and communicate with your colleagues. To be able to use the information and communications technologies with the computer software at least at the European Computer Use License Basic Level required by the field.

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 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. - Interpret and evaluate data, define problems, do analysis, produce solutions based on proof with using basic level knowledge and practices gained within the field.
3) To be able to evaluate basic knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach, to be able to identify and meet learning needs. Be able to direct their study to an advanced level of education or to a profession at the same level. Life is learning to win the consciousness. 3
4) - Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently. - Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field. - Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project. 3
5) Having social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, implementing and announcing the results related to the field. The universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values and environmental protection, occupational health and safety. 3
6) To be able to transfer the thoughts at the level of basic knowledge and skills which are related to the field through written and oral communication. To be able to share ideas and suggestions for solutions to issues related to the field with experts and non-experts. Using a foreign language at least in the European Language Portfolio A2 General Level, you can follow the information in your field and communicate with your colleagues. To be able to use the information and communications technologies with the computer software at least at the European Computer Use License Basic Level required by the field. 3

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Field Study
Peer Review
Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Group study and homework
Reading
Homework
Problem Solving
Q&A / Discussion
Case Study

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Oral Examination
Homework
Observation
Presentation
Peer Review
Bilgisayar Destekli Sunum
Case study presentation

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 Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 15 3 45
Application 15 1 15
Study Hours Out of Class 15 1 15
Presentations / Seminar 10 10 100
Homework Assignments 15 1 15
Quizzes 10 1 10
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 202