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VOCATIONAL SCHOOL of HEALTH SERVICES / DEPARTMENT of MEDICAL SERVICES and TECHNIQUES
MEDICAL IMAGING TECHNIQUES
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TGOR1056Radiological Imaging Physics4+0+0ECTS:5
Year / SemesterSpring Semester
Level of CourseShort Cycle
Status Compulsory
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of MEDICAL SERVICES and TECHNIQUES
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 4 hours of lectures per week
LecturerDr. Öğr. Üyesi Selcen UZUN DURAN
Co-Lecturer
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
To teach the basic principles of radiation physics, the formation of rays used for clinical purposes, the interactions of these rays with matter and the working principles of imaging devices.
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : Can explain the methods of obtaining x-rays. 11,
LO - 2 : Can explain the working principle of medical imaging device.11,
LO - 3 : Can explain the working principle of the radionuclide imaging device.11,
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Electromagnetic radiations and their properties, formation of X-rays, interactions of -The image formation of the beam in the detector and types of detectors, Principles of magnetic resonance imaging, Basic acquisition protocols of magnetic resonance imaging device, Physics of ultrasound imaging, Physics of positron emission tomography, Particle accelerators in medicine
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Electromagnetic radiations and their properties
 Week 2Formation of X-rays
 Week 3Interactions of X-rays with matter
 Week 4Interactions of charged particles with matter
 Week 5Interactions of photons with matter
 Week 6Interactions of neutrons with matter
 Week 7Types of radioactive decay, production of radioactive nuclei
 Week 8Computed tomography physics, fluoroscopy and angiography physics
 Week 9Midterm Exam
 Week 10X-ray image formation in the detector and detector types
 Week 11X-ray image formation in the detector and detector types
 Week 12Magnetic resonance imaging device basic acquisition protocols
 Week 13Physics of ultrasound imaging
 Week 14Physics of positron emission tomography
 Week 15Particle accelerators in medicine
 Week 16Final Exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Gray, J. E., Winkler, N. T., Stears, J. etc. 1983; Quality Control ın Diagnostic Imaging, University Park Press.
 
Recommended Reading
1Oyar, O., Gülsoy, U. K. 2003; Tıbbi Görüntüleme Fiziği, SDÜ Tıp Fakültesi.
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 19/04/2024 1 50
End-of-term exam 16 07/06/2024 1 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 4 14 56
Sınıf dışı çalışma 3 14 42
Arasınav için hazırlık 5 3 15
Arasınav 1 1 1
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 5 3 15
Dönem sonu sınavı 1 1 1
Total work load130