GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
RADIATION PHYSICS/FIZ3009
Course Title: RADIATION PHYSICS
Credits 3 ECTS 3
Semester 5 Compulsory/Elective Elective
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Assoc.Prof.Dr. Erhan Eser
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/erhaneser
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  erhaneser@gmail.com
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
Learns Radioactive decay; The interaction of nuclear radiation with matter; cross section, and mass attenuation coefficient of linear attenuation
Learns Differential and total scattering cross section,energy transfer of nuclear radiation in environment
Learn the applications of radioisotopes in medicine
Learn dose calculations and radiation protection in applications of radioisotopes in industry





 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  Modern Fizik
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  Types of radiation, properties of nuclear radiation
2. Week  Charged particles interact with matter
3. Week   Definition of concept of related Interaction: free path, the path length, range, such as stopping power
4. Week  Range of charged particles
5. Week  Energy loss of charged particles
6. Week  Determining the average energy loss of charged particles and the average range using continuous approach in an environment
7. Week  Midterm Exam
8. Week  Dose units, irradiation dose
9. Week  Radioactivity
10. Week  Radioactive decay and decomposition schemes
11. Week  Gamma rays interact with matter
12. Week  Gamma-ray absorption and mass attenuation coefficient
13. Week  Scattering probability of gamma rays from the target of certain thickness
14. Week  Radiation absorption dose
15. Week  Radiation absorption dose
16. Week  End-of-term exam
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  Radyasyon ve Radyasyondan Korunma Fiziği, ÇevEdt. G.Tanır vd., Palme Yay.Evi., 2013. Ervin B. Podgorsak, Radiation Physics for Medical Physicists,2009. Eicholz G.G. and Poston J.W., Principles of Nuclear Radiation Detection, Lewis Publishers,Inc, Chelsea,1985 Dörschel B., Schuricht V. And Steuer J., The Physics of Radiation Protection, Nuclear Technology Publishig, 1995
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration, Drill - Practise
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  -
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
1
35
 Assignment
2
5
 Exercises
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
6
10
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
50
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
50
 -- WORKLOAD
 Efficiency  Total Week Count  Weekly Duration (in hour)  Total Workload in Semester
 Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week
14
3
42
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
0
 Reading
14
2
28
 Searching in Internet and Library
0
 Designing and Applying Materials
0
 Preparing Reports
0
 Preparing Presentation
0
 Presentation
0
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
1
8
8
 Final and Studying for Final
1
9
9
 Other
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
87
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
3.48
 ECTS: 
3
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Concepts and ideas in physics can be examined with scientific methods,the problem may set out, analyze, research-based solutions can produce, can interpret and evaluate them.X
2Has an understanding of the scientific and professional ethics, this understanding can defend in any mediumX
3Can identify learning needs, can query, the knowledge and skills can evaluate an inquisitive approachX
4Inform in the environmental issues related to the field of physics, Ideas and proposals for solutions to the problems by supporting qualitative and quantitative data transfer will have the competenceX
5Computerized design can make for Industrial and Ar-Ge effortsX
6Have the ability to use modern devices and techniques that are necessary for Physics and its the applicationX
7Has self-development competencies by following the innovations and developments in the world in Physics and related science / technology fieldsX
8Group study can, plan and manage activities as needed.X
9Interdisciplinary issues may use the acquired knowledge and skillsX
10Natural phenomena scientifically can understand and Health / Medical Physics and Nuclear MedicineX
11Can understand and explain the methods and physics used in Health / Medical Physics and Nuclear Medicine, and can contributeX