Course Name | Radiation Physics |
Code | Semester | Theory (hour/week) | Application/Lab (hour/week) | Local Credits | ECTS |
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BME 411 | Fall/Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
Prerequisites | None | |||||
Course Language | English | |||||
Course Type | Elective | |||||
Course Level | First Cycle | |||||
Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
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Course Lecturer(s) | - | |||||
Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | The objective of this course is to provide a basic understanding of the physics of radiation sources, radiation types and their uses in biomedical engineering. |
Learning Outcomes | The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | Radioactivity, types of radioactive decay, half-life calculations, x-ray sources, radiation measurement, dosage calculations, radiation safety equipment and gamma cameras are among the topics to be covered within the discipline |
Related Sustainable Development Goals | |
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Major Area Courses | X | |
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Transferable Skill Courses |
Week | Subjects | Required Materials |
1 | Structure of matter & electro magnetism | Radiologic science for technologists. Elsevier, 2013 (Ch. 1) |
2 | Electricity, magnetism & electromagnetism | Radiologic science for technologists. Elsevier, 2013 9 (Ch. 1) |
3 | The x-ray imaging system | Radiologic science for technologists. Elsevier, 2013 (Ch. 2) |
4 | X-ray interaction with matter | Radiologic science for technologists. Elsevier, 2013 (Ch. 2) |
5 | Fundamentals of radiobiology | Radiologic science for technologists. Elsevier, 2013 (Ch. 7) |
6 | Molecular radiobiology | Radiologic science for technologists. Elsevier, 2013 (Ch. 7) |
7 | Cellular radiobiology | Radiologic science for technologists. Elsevier, 2013 (Ch. 7) |
8 | Midterm | |
9 | Radiological image quality | Radiologic science for technologists. Elsevier, 2013 (Ch. 3) |
10 | Computers in radioimaging | Radiologic science for technologists. Elsevier, 2013 (Ch. 4) |
11 | Bioimaging and Signal Processing | Radiologic science for technologists. Elsevier, 2013 (Ch. 4) |
12 | Designing for radiation protection | Radiologic science for technologists. Elsevier, 2013 (Ch. 8) |
13 | Patient radiation dose management | Radiologic science for technologists. Elsevier, 2013 (Ch. 8) |
14 | Occupational radiation dose management | Radiologic science for technologists. Elsevier, 2013 (Ch. 8) |
15 | Review | |
16 | Review of the Semester |
Course Notes/Textbooks | Stewart C. Bushong, Radiologic science for technologists. Elsevier, 2013 Course slides |
Suggested Readings/Materials | Christensen's Physics of Diagnostic Radiology Fourth Edition by Thomas S. Curry III, James E. Dowdey, Robert E. Murry Jr., Linpincott Williams & Wilkins, 1990, ISBN-10: 0812113101, ISBN-13: 978-0812113105 |
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation | 1 | 5 |
Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | 2 | 20 |
Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments | 1 | 15 |
Presentation / Jury | ||
Project | ||
Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exam | ||
Midterm | 1 | 20 |
Final Exam | 1 | 40 |
Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade | 5 | 60 |
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade | 1 | 40 |
Total |
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) | 16 | ||
Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 2 | 32 |
Field Work | |||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | 2 | 10 | |
Portfolio | |||
Homework / Assignments | 1 | 10 | |
Presentation / Jury | |||
Project | |||
Seminar / Workshop | |||
Oral Exam | |||
Midterms | 1 | 15 | |
Final Exams | 1 | 25 | |
Total | 150 |
# | Program Competencies/Outcomes | * Contribution Level | ||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
1 | To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Biomedical Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems. | X | ||||
2 | To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Biomedical Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | X | ||||
3 | To be able to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | X | ||||
4 | To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in Biomedical Engineering applications. | X | ||||
5 | To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Biomedical Engineering research topics. | X | ||||
6 | To be able to work efficiently in Biomedical Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually. | X | ||||
7 | To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions. | |||||
8 | To have knowledge about global and social impact of Biomedical Engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions. | X | ||||
9 | To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications. | |||||
10 | To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development. | |||||
11 | To be able to collect data in the area of Biomedical Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language. | |||||
12 | To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently. | |||||
13 | To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Biomedical Engineering. |
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