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Course Description Course Name : Health Physics I Course Code : FK-723 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. ZEHRA YEĞİNGİL Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns atomic and nuclear structures. Learns what is radiation and radioactivity. Learns how radiation is transferred. Learns when rdaiation reaches into the matter, how it interacts. Learns how radiation dose is calculated. Learns the biological effects of the radiation. Learns the meanings of dose-response curves and stocastic and deterministic effects of the radiation. Learns human experience with man-made sources of ionizing radiation Learns the absorption and scattering of electromagnetic radiation Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Teaching the applications of physical principles of ionizing and nonionizing radiation for a safe working area and social environment. It gives the information on the most important and basic problems of health physicists including 1) an understanding of the mechanisms of radiation damage 2) the establishment of appropriate levels of maximum permissible exposure to ionizing radiation and 3) the intelligent enforcement of these levels. Course Contents : History of damage and protection from ionizing radiation, The passage of heavy charged particles, gamma rays and x-rays through matter, Radiation quantities and units, The physical basis of radiation dosimetry, Detection and measurement of ionization, Ionization methods of mixed radiation dosimetry, Special methods in radiation dosimetry Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Lecture halls of the Faculty   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Natural sources of human exposure to ionizing radiation, early recommendations for radiation protection Web searching and complete the reading assignments prior to each class session Oral presentation; active participation of students through assigned readings, research exercises, class attendance, class discussions 2 The passage of heavy charged particles, gamma rays and x-rays through matter; heavy charged particles Web searching and complete the reading assignments prior to each class session Oral presentation; active participation of students through assigned readings, research exercises, class attendance, class discussions 3 The passage of heavy charged particles, gamma rays and x-rays through matter; gamma and x-rays Web searching and complete the reading assignments prior to each class session Oral presentation; active participation of students through assigned readings, research exercises, class attendance, class discussions 4 Radiation quantities and units Web searching and complete the reading assignments prior to each class session Oral presentation; active participation of students through assigned readings, research exercises, class attendance, class discussions 5 The physical basis of radiation dosimetry Web searching and complete the reading assignments prior to each class session Oral presentation; active participation of students through assigned readings, research exercises, class attendance, class discussions 6 Radiation safety guides Web searching and complete the reading assignments prior to each class session Oral presentation; active participation of students through assigned readings, research exercises, class attendance, class discussions 7 Midterm Exam Midterm Exam Midterm Exam 8 Detection and measurement of ionization Web searching and complete the reading assignments prior to each class session Oral presentation; active participation of students through assigned readings, research exercises, class attendance, class discussions 9 Detection and measurement of ionization Web searching and complete the reading assignments prior to each class session Oral presentation; active participation of students through assigned readings, research exercises, class attendance, class discussions 10 Ionization methods of mixed radiation fields Web searching and complete the reading assignments prior to each class session Oral presentation; active participation of students through assigned readings, research exercises, class attendance, class discussions 11 Ionization methods of mixed radiation fields Web searching and complete the reading assignments prior to each class session Oral presentation; active participation of students through assigned readings, research exercises, class attendance, class discussions 12 Special methods in radiation dosimetry Web searching and complete the reading assignments prior to each class session Oral presentation; active participation of students through assigned readings, research exercises, class attendance, class discussions 13 Special methods in radiation dosimetry Web searching and complete the reading assignments prior to each class session Oral presentation; active participation of students through assigned readings, research exercises, class attendance, class discussions 14 Review and Recitation hours Web searching and complete the reading assignments prior to each class session Oral presentation; active participation of students through assigned readings, research exercises, class attendance, class discussions 15 Review and Recitation hours Web searching and complete the reading assignments prior to each class session Oral presentation; active participation of students through assigned readings, research exercises, class attendance, class discussions 16/17 Final Exam Final Exam Final Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Radiation Protection and Dosimetry An Introduction to Health Physics Michael G.Stabin  Health Physics Herman Cember Thomas E. Johnson Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 7 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Develop and deepen the knowledge as a specialist in physics or different areas based on the Physics Bachelor´s qualification level. 5 2 Comprehend the importance of multidisciplinary studies related to Physics. 5 3 Use his/her advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in Physics efficiently. 5 4 Integrate and interpret the knowledge from different disciplines with the help of his professional knowledge in Physics and conceptualize new perspectives. 3 5 Solve the problems in Physics by using research methods. 3 6 Carry out a study requiring expertise in physics independently. 5 7 Develop and provide new strategic approaches by taking responsibilty while solving the unexpected problems in Physics . 5 8 Take the responsibility of being the leader while solving the problems related to physical environments. 5 9 Evaluate the knowledge and skills gained in Physics by having a critical view and directs his/her learning. 3 10 Systematically transfer the current developments in the field of physics and his/her work to the person in physics field or outside of the field by supporting qualitative and quantitative data. 5 11 Take action to change the norms of social relations and critically examine these relationships, and develop them if necessary. 1 12 Make communication in oral and written by using at least one foreign language in the level of European Language Portfolio B2 level. 1 13 Use information and communication technologies in advanced level and use the software related with physics area. 3 14 Oversee social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in order to collect, implement, interpret data in Physics. 4 15 Develop strategies, policies and implementation plans in the issues related to the field of physics and evaluate the results obtained within the framework of quality processes. 5 16 Use the knowledge, problem solving, and / or practical skills obtained in the Physics Field in interdisciplinary studies. 5 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 7 2 14     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 10 20     Final Exam 1 30 30 Total Workload: 148 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.92 ECTS Credit: 6