Radiotherapy and dosimetry (4842)
  
Coordinating lecturer :Prof. dr. Brigitte RENIERS 
  
Member of the teaching team :Mevrouw Roua ABDULRAHIM 

Language of instruction : English
Credits: 5,0
  
Period: semester 1 (5sp)
  
2nd Chance Exam1: Yes
  
Final grade2: Numerical
 
Exam contract: not possible
 
Sequentiality
 
   Mandatory sequentiality bound on the level of programme components
 
 
  Following programme components must have been included in your study programme in a previous education period
    Radiology and nuclear medicine (4078) 4.0 stptn
    Radiotherapy (4275) 3.0 stptn
 

Content

The lectures will go deeper into the technology and techniques used in radiotherapy, with the necessary focus on the dosimetric techniques. The theory of dosimetry used in the clinic for example to calibrate the various devices in terms of absorbed dose will be discussed in detail.  The lectures will be illustrated with Monte Carlo exercises and a visit to a radiotherapy department.


Organisational and teaching methods
Organisational methods  
Lecture ✔  
Small group session ✔  


Evaluation

Semester 1 (5,00sp)

Evaluation method
Written exam100 %
Oral explanation✔

Second examination period

Evaluation second examination opportunity different from first examination opprt
No


Learning outcomes
Master of Nuclear Engineering Technology
  •  EC 

    • EC1 - The holder of the degree thinks and acts professionally with an appropriate engineering attitude and continuous focus on personal development, adequately communicates, effectively cooperates, takes into account the sustainable, economical, ethical, social and/or international context and is hereby aware of the impact on the environment. 

     
  •  DC 

    • DC9 - The student can communicate in oral and in written (also graphical) form.

      
  •  BC 
    		• the student is able to write reports on a particular subject and give presentations about it to his colleagues.
     
  •  DC 

    • DC10 - The student can function constructively and responsibly as member of a (multidisciplinary) team.

      
  •  BC 
    		• the students are able to work in groups to prepare presentations about a subjects or to perform experiments/measurements during the labs/exercises.
     
  •  DC 

    • DC12 - The studentshows a suitable engineering attitude.

      
  •  BC 
    		• A correct attitude as well as a correct terminology is expected during the presentation.
  •  EC 

    • EC5 - The holder of the degree, with a specialization in Nuclear and Medical Nuclear Engineering Technology,  has acquired specialist and profound knowledge of, insight and skills in medical nuclear domains such as medical dosimetry, application of radiation in medicine, technology of radiology and radiotherapy.

     
  •  DC 

    • DC1 - The student has knowledge of the basic concepts, structures and context.

      
  •  BC 
    		• De student can explain de specific concepts en quantities related to dosimetry and radiotherapy
     
  •  DC 

    • DC2 - The studenthas insight in the basic concepts and methods.

      
  •  BC 
    		• The student can evaluate the dose delivered during a procedure, critically compare radiological quantities, give information about cavity theories, the functioning of detectors and the techniques and dosimetry used in radiotherapy departments.
     
  •  DC 

    • DC3 - The student can identify problems, design procedure in response and act accordingly.

      
  •  BC 
    		• the student is able to analyze the assignment for dosimetry and radiotherapy related calculations, to propose a method fo find a correct solution and to recognize the limitations/prerequisite of the proposed method.
     
  •  DC 

    • DC4 - The student can look for, measure or obtain information and refer to it correctly.

      
  •  BC 
    		• the student can use the correct source of information to solve a problem.
     
  •  DC 

    • DC5 - The student can analyze problems. He can also logically structure and interpret them.

      
  •  BC 
    		• the student is able to analyze and to model the physical and radiological properties for an application in radiotherapy.
     
  •  DC 

    • DC6 - The student can select methods and make informed choices to solve problems or design solutions.

      
  •  BC 
    		• the student knows the physical and radiological properties for the applications in radiotherapy and can select the right method for measurements and calculations.
     
  •  DC 

    • DC7 - The student can select methods and tools to implement solutions and designs.

      
  •  BC 
    		• the student knows the physical and radiological properties for the applications in radiotherapy and can select the right method for measurements and calculations.
     
  •  DC 

    • DC8 - The student can critically evaluate knowledge and skills to adjust his own reasoning and course of action accordingly. 

      
  •  BC 
    		• the student is able to optimize physical and radiological setups for applications in radiotherapy.
 
  EC = learning outcomes      DC = partial outcomes      BC = evaluation criteria  
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