FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Department of Genetics and Bioengineering

BME 411 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Radiation Physics
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
BME 411
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
5

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course -
Course Coordinator
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;
  • analyze different radiation sources and radioactive materials
  • specify radiation types
  • calculate halflife of a radiation source.
  • calculate the radiation dosage in an organism
  • describe the safety equipment required to operate a radiation source
  • describe the radiation sensors and gamma cameras
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

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Structure of matter & electro magnetism Stewart C., 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 Stewart C., Radiologic science for technologists. Elsevier, 2013 (Ch. 2)
4 X-ray interaction with matter Stewart C., Radiologic science for technologists. Elsevier, 2013 (Ch. 2)
5 Fundamentals of radiobiology Stewart C., Radiologic science for technologists. Elsevier, 2013 (Ch. 7)
6 Molecular radiobiology Stewart C., Radiologic science for technologists. Elsevier, 2013 (Ch. 7)
7 Cellular radiobiology Stewart C., Radiologic science for technologists. Elsevier, 2013 (Ch. 7)
8 Midterm
9 Radiological image quality Stewart C., Radiologic science for technologists. Elsevier, 2013 (Ch. 3)
10 Computers in radioimaging Stewart C., Radiologic science for technologists. Elsevier, 2013 (Ch. 4)
11 Bioimaging and Signal Processing Stewart C., Radiologic science for technologists. Elsevier, 2013 (Ch. 4)
12 Designing for radiation protection Stewart C., Radiologic science for technologists. Elsevier, 2013 (Ch. 8)
13 Patient radiation dose management Stewart C., Radiologic science for technologists. Elsevier, 2013 (Ch. 8)
14 Occupational radiation dose management Stewart C., Radiologic science for technologists. Elsevier, 2013 (Ch. 8)
15 Semester Review
16 Final Exam

 

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

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

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 Exams
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

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
16
2
32
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
2
10
20
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
1
10
10
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
15
15
Final Exam
1
25
25
    Total
150

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

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

To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Genetics and Bioengineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems.

2

To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Genetics and Bioengineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

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.

4

To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in Genetics and Bioengineering applications; to be able to use information technologies effectively.

5

To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Genetics and Bioengineering research topics.

6

To be able to work efficiently in Genetics and Bioengineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

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 Genetics and Bioengineering 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 Genetics and Bioengineering solutions.

9

To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in Genetics and Bioengineering 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 Genetics and Bioengineering, 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 Genetics and Bioengineering.

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

 


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