RADIATION PHYSICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
RDP103	RADIATION PHYSICS	1	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. VESİLE KÜÇÜK
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer BAŞAK GÖKSEL
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Radiation Physics is to learn the basic concepts and principles.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Atoms, radioactivity, concepts and types of radiation, x-rays, radiation dose units

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
To have basic vocational knowledge.
Can define matter and atoms.
Know the definition and role in the treatment of radioactivity moments.
Radiation for the definition and types of radiation has knowledge.
The definition of X-rays and knows its place in therapy.
Suitable unit doses of the radiation dose applied.
Know the methods of radiation protection.
Radiation protection method applies.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction to Radiation Physics	-
2	-	Materials and properties, atomic and features	-
3	-	Introduction to radiotherapy device	-
4	-	The use of radioactive radiation fields	-
5	-	The concept of radiation and radiation types	-
6	-	Ionizing and nonionizing radiations	-
7	-	X-ray definition, acquisition and its place in the health care field	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	X-ray Specifications	-
10	-	Treatment devices; low energy x-ray apparatus	-
11	-	Treatment devices; high energy X-ray apparatus	-
12	-	Dosage units, the irradiation dose, dose measurement means, the radiation absorption dose	-
13	-	Dose measuring absorbed dose and dose calculation parameters-1	-
14	-	Dose measuring absorbed dose and dose calculation parameters-2	-
15	-	Radiation protection	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Where he served as intermediate element in the field of health sciences be equipped with the basic knowledge and practice competence has this information.					4
2	Where he served as intermediate element in the field of health sciences in the knowledge of medical terminology, has the competence to dominate and use.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Radiation oncology regarding ways and means of access to information and technology uses.					4
2	Radiation oncologists, medical radiation physicists, patients, colleagues and be able to communicate effectively with other sectors of society has competence.						5
3	Along with a team of physicians to work together in the creation and is authoritative.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	In recognition of the devices used in radiation oncology, and related technological developments in the use of knowledge and skills has to follow.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	With regard to radiation oncology clinical history, files, etc. to prepare patient information is capable of making.					4
2	Has the ability to use a computer.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Adopting and applying ethical principles and professional values ​​is authoritative.						5
2	The team has proficiency in performing work.						5
3	The information profession has the habit to follow.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Can learn and develop lifelong self.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Technical attends sightseeing arrangements.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	In accordance with the information and skills can practice in hospitals.						5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	14	2	28
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	2	14
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	51	0	128