COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Radiation Safety and Protection From Radiation
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
TGT 104
Spring
3
0
3
5
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
Turkish
Course Type
Required
Course Level
Short Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Define the harm of radiation on human health and environment
  • Explain the types of dosimetry
  • Define how to behave during a radiation accident.
  • Explain how radiation interaction with matter.
  • Define the radiation dose units
Course Description Harm of radiation on human health and environment and protection ways.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

Core Courses
X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Sources and types of radiation Radyasyon ve Radyasyondan Korunma Fiziği, Palme yayınevi, 2013. Syf: 255-303
2 Radiation interaction with matter, Radioactivity Radyasyon ve Radyasyondan Korunma Fiziği, Palme yayınevi, 2013. Syf: 305-361
3 Radiation dose and units Radyasyon güvenliği ve radyasyondan Korunma Mustafa Demir s:34-38
4 Biological effects of radiation Radyasyon güvenliği ve radyasyondan Korunma Mustafa Demir s:41-52
5 Detectors and Dosimetry Radyasyon ve Radyasyondan Korunma Fiziği, Palme yayınevi, 2013. Syf: 557-589
6 Midterm exam
7 Tools required for protection from radiation Radyasyon güvenliği ve radyasyondan Korunma Mustafa Demir s:73-76
8 Methods for protection from radiation in radiology, personal safety precautions for radiation workers, radiation detection and measurement, personal dose monitoring Radyasyon ve Radyasyondan Korunma Fiziği, Palme yayınevi, 2013. Syf: 367-424
9 The properties of the design of the Radiology departments, the design specifications of the rooms with ionizing radiation Radyasyon güvenliği ve radyasyondan Korunma Mustafa Demir s: 53-60, 76-80
10 The protection of the patient, the patient's relatives and the environment from radiation Radyasyon güvenliği ve radyasyondan Korunma Mustafa Demir s:81-96
11 Midterm exam
12 The use of radiation and protection from radiation in pregnant women Radyasyon güvenliği ve radyasyondan Korunma Mustafa Demir s:84-85
13 International organizations and authorities related to radiation protection and the applications Radyasyon güvenliği ve radyasyondan Korunma Mustafa Demir s:135-136
14 TAEA Radiation safety legislation (regulations) and other legal regulations Radyasyon güvenliği ve radyasyondan Korunma Mustafa Demir s:136-149
15 General discussion
16 Final exam
Course Notes/Textbooks 1-Mustafa Demir, Radyasyon Güvenliği ve Radyasyondan Korunma, İstanbul, 2013 2- Course slides
Suggested Readings/Materials 1- Ahmet Kumaş, Radyasyon Sağlığı ve Güvenliği, Palme Yayınları, 2000 2-Türkiye Atom Enerjisi Kurumu Radyasyon Kazalarında Önlemler 3-Ahmet Kumaş, Radyasyon Fiziği ve Tıbbi Uygulamaları, Palme Yayınları, 2000 4-Güneş Tanır, Radyasyon ve Radyasyondan Korunma Fiziği, Palme Yayınevi, 2013

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
5
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
1
5
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
25
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
25
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
4
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
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
15
2
30
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
1
5
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
35
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
10
Final Exams
1
12
    Total
140

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have the required contemporary theoretical and practical knowledge in his/her field

X
2

To use the material and technology related to his/her field, and make their maintenance, use the information and communication technologies at basic level

X
3

To have the competency to recognize the problems in his/her field, analyze them, develop evidence-based solutions and have the ability to share their suggestions with others

X
4

To be aware of legal responsibilities, conduct basic studies in her/his field independently

X
5

To communicate with patients, relatives and colleagues properly, comprehensively, honestly and explicitly, transfer his/her thoughts and knowledge through written and oral communication

X
6

To take responsibility as an active team member during the practices in his/her field

X
7

To commentate and evaluate the scientific information with a critical approach by the help of knowledge gained in his/her field

X
8

To comprehend the importance of lifelong learning, to determine and meet her/his learning needs, to develop herself/himself by monitoring the development in science and technology

X
9

To act by considering the universal ethical values, social and cultural characteristics

X
10

To know the concepts of occupational safety, patient safety, environmental protection and quality, and fulfill the requirements

X
11

To be able to follow information in his field and communicate with colleagues in English at least a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level

X
12

To take appropriate measures in accordance with radiation safety and radiation protection rules

X
13

To determine the needs according to the requirements and carry out activities for development in the field of medical imaging techniques

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest