RAF615 - PHOTON-ELECTRON DOSIMETRY
| Course Name | Code | Semester | Theory (hours/week) |
Application (hours/week) |
Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHOTON-ELECTRON DOSIMETRY | RAF615 | 2nd Semester | 3 | 3 | 4 | 8 |
| Prequisites | ||||||
| Course language | Turkish | |||||
| Course type | Elective | |||||
| 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 | Practically learn the principles of photon-electron dosimetry which radiotherapy physicists need in clinical applications | |||||
| Learning outcomes |
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| Course Content | The principles and applications of photon-electron dosimetry | |||||
| References | Technical Basis of Radiation Therapy: Practical Clinical Applications (Medical Radiology / Radiation Oncology) by L.W. Brady, H.-P. Heilmann, M. Molls, and C. Nieder Radiation Oncology Physics: A Handbook for Teachers And Students by E. B. Podgorsak and International Atomic Energy Agency The Physics of Radiotherapy X-Rays and Elektrons by Peter Metcalfe | |||||
Course outline weekly
| Weeks | Topics |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to Ionizing Radiation Dosimetry |
| Week 2 | Dosimetric Principles, Quantities & Units |
| Week 3 | Protocols of photon-electron dosimetry I |
| Week 4 | Protocols of photon-electron dosimetry II |
| Week 5 | Protocols of photon-electron dosimetry III |
| Week 6 | Ionization Chamber Dosimetry Systems |
| Week 7 | Other Dosimetric Systems |
| Week 8 | Midterm exam |
| Week 9 | Treatment Parameters of Radiotherapy |
| Week 10 | Beam Calibration and Absolute/Relative Dose Measurements |
| Week 11 | Dosimetric Calculations in Radiotherapy |
| Week 12 | Small Field Dosimetry |
| Week 13 | New Approaches in Radiotherapy Dosimetry |
| Week 14 | Artificial Intelligence in Radiotherapy Dosimetry |
| 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 | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| 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 | 32 | 32 |
| Total Workload | 46 | 99 | 242 |
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