Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
3BYM222Medical Physics3+0+03423.03.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Associate Degree
Department / Program Biomedical Device Technology
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The medical physics course aims to teach students the fundamental physics principles of medical devices and imaging systems.
Course Content The course covers radiation, imaging techniques (X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound), and the operating principles of these systems.
Course Methods and Techniques presentation, question and answer, topic explanation
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Penbe KURT
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Serway, Fen ve Mühendislik için Fizik, -Tercüme, 1996, Ankara
Demir, Nükleer Tıp Fiziği, 2000, İstanbul
Orhun, Meslek Yüksekokulları için Teknolojinin Bilimsel İlkeleri, 2010, Ankara
Course Notes Lecturers own notes.

Course Category
Science %90
Field %10

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 30
Final examination 1 % 50
Total
2
% 80

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 3 45
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 15 1 15
Assignments 1 10 10
Mid-terms 1 10 10
Final examination 1 20 20
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 100

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 They will gain knowledge about x-rays and X-ray machines.
2 Learn the rules of physics regarding the working principles of medical devices.
3 They gain knowledge about electromagnetic waves.
4 They gain knowledge about radiation and radiation protection issues.
5 They will gain knowledge about computed tomography (CT) scanners.
6 They gain knowledge about sound waves and ultrasound devices.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Definition of Medical Physics and the Degradation of X Cells
2 X-ray tubes and their production.
3 Interaction of X-rays with tissue
4 Basic Physics Laws Used in X-rays and Sample Problem Solutions
5 Image formation and device structure examination in computed tomography.
6 Image formation and device structure examination in computed tomography.
7 Sound Waves and Their Properties
8 Working principle of ultrasound devices and piezoelectric crystals.
9 Elektrik alan
10 Manyetik alan
11 Elektromanyetik alan ve dalgalar
12 Elektromanyetik dalgaların madde ile etkileşimi
13 Elektromanyetik dalgaların doku ile etkileşimi
14 Mekanik dalgalar ve ultrasonik dalgalar; bu dalgaların dokuyla etkileşimi

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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C2 5 2 2 2 2 2 4 2 1 1 1
C3 5 2 2 2 2 2 4 2 1 1 1
C4 5 2 2 2 2 2 4 2 1 1 1
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