RAF603 - PHYSICS of RADIOTHERAPY I
| Course Name | Code | Semester | Theory (hours/week) |
Application (hours/week) |
Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHYSICS of RADIOTHERAPY I | RAF603 | 1st Semester | 4 | 0 | 4 | 7 |
| Prequisites | None | |||||
| Course language | Turkish | |||||
| Course type | Must | |||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-Face | |||||
| Learning and teaching strategies | Lecture Discussion Question and Answer Preparing and/or Presenting Reports Drill and Practice | |||||
| Instructor (s) | Assoc. Prof. Mete Yeğiner; Prof. Ferah Yıldız; Assoc. Prof. Fatih Biltekin; Dr. Yağız Yedekçi | |||||
| Course objective | a. Comprehending the basic physics of radiotherapy b. Preparing to the clinical applications by introducing to the radiotherapy devices and techniques | |||||
| Learning outcomes |
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| Course Content | The basic physics of radiotherapy; introduction to the radiotherapy devices, the treatment planning and the dosimetric concepts | |||||
| References | The Physics of Radiation Therapy by Faiz M Khan (Author), Faiz M. Khan (Author) Practical Radiotherapy: Physics and Equipment by Pam Cerry (Editor), Angela Duxbury Handbook of Radiotherapy Physics by P. Mayles, A. Nahum and JC. Rosenwald ? 4. Radiotherapy Physics: In Practice (Oxford Medical Publications) by J. R. Williams (Editor), D. I. Thwaites | |||||
Course outline weekly
| Weeks | Topics |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Structure of matter |
| Week 2 | Nuclear Transformations |
| Week 3 | Production of X-rays |
| Week 4 | Clinical radiation generators |
| Week 5 | Interaction of ionizing radiation |
| Week 6 | Measurement of ionizing radiation |
| Week 7 | Quality of X-ray beams |
| Week 8 | Midterm exam |
| Week 9 | Measurement of absorbed dose |
| Week 10 | Dose distribution and scatter analysis |
| Week 11 | Dosimetric calculations |
| Week 12 | Treatment Planning I: Isodose Distributions |
| Week 13 | Treatment Planning II: Patient Data, Corrections, and Setup |
| Week 14 | Treatment Planning III: Field Shaping, Skin Dose, and Field Separation |
| Week 15 | Preparation for the Final Exam |
| Week 16 | Final exam |
Assesment methods
| Course activities | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 |
| Assignments | 1 | 10 |
| Presentation | 1 | 10 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 1 | 30 |
| Final exam | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes | 3 | 50 |
| Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION
| Activities | Number | Duration (hour) | Total Work Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (x14) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Presentation / Seminar Preparation | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework assignment | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Midterms (Study duration) | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Final Exam (Study duration) | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Total Workload | 32 | 104 | 208 |
Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
| D.9. Key Learning Outcomes | Contrubition level* | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1. Have knowledge about radiotherapy machines and their properties at such a level that they are able to perform their calibration and quality control. | X | ||||
| 2. Comprehend treatment planning and applications of radiotherapy. | X | ||||
| 3. Have adequate information on clinical and basic oncology. | |||||
| 4. Be able to improve their knowledge about radiotherapy physics and go deep in their subject. | X | ||||
| 5. Be able to prepare complex treatment plans, i.e. stereotactic radiosurgery, IMRT and 3DCRT | X | ||||
| 6. Be able to perform calibration and quality control of radiotherapy machines. | X | ||||
| 7. Be able to prepare scientific reports, posters and articles. | X | ||||
| 8. Be able to use informatics technology both in clinics and research. | |||||
| 9. Perform dosimetric measurements in the field of radiation oncology. | X | ||||
| 10. Be able to find alternative solutions to the subjects in radiotherapy by critical approach. | X | ||||
| 11. Be able to handle problems together with physicians and other medical staff and thus find solutions. | X | ||||
| 12. Be able to work independently as well as in a team in clinics and research studies. | X | ||||
| 13. Be able to follow the advances in radiotherapy and develop written and verbal communication with colleagues. | X | ||||
| 14. Be able to use their knowledge and skills effectively in interdisciplinary studies. | X | ||||
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest