Main Field of Study and progress level:
Physics: Second cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Grading scale: TH teknisk betygsskala
Responsible department: Department of Physics
Established by: Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 2013-10-18
Revised by: Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 2023-03-29
Contents
The course provides in depth knowledge of modern methods of measuring and control of accelerators for radiotherapy. The course covers radiation dosimetry for external beam therapy sources, with focus on photon and electron as well as parameters affecting the radiation field appearance and spectral distribution. Also radiation field with protons and light ions are covered. The course also contains international dosimetry protocol and calibration of non absolute dosimeters as well as the use of air and liquid ionization chambers, diod, etc. for survey and control of therapeutic radiation sources. The course also covers the calibration of brachytherapy sources.
The course includes mandatory laboratory work
The course includes three modules 1. Theory, 1.5 credits 2. Calculation part, 1.5 credits 3. Laboratory Work, 2 credits
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding - in detail describe different dosimetry protocols for measuring of accelerators for radiotherapy treatments
Skills and Abilities - independently conduct and critically evaluate the measurement and control of accelerators for radiotherapy - independently calibrate several different dosimeters for measurement and control of accelerators - independently calibrate brachytherapy radiation sources
Validation ability and attitude - critically analyze the radiation field and summarize the parameters that influence the spectral distribution
Required Knowledge
University: Radiation Dosimetry, 15 ECTS and Radiation Biology and Radiation Protection, 7.5 ECTS, or corresponding. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English A/5. Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.
Examination modes
Part 1: Theoretical part 1.5 credits The part is examined with written exam. The grade is assessed with Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with Credit (4) or Pass with Distinction (5).
Part 2: Calculation part 1.5 credits. The part is examined with written exam. The grade is assessed with Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with Credit (4) or Pass with Distinction (5).
Part 3: Laboration 2 credits. The part is examined with written laboratory report. The grade is assessed with Fail (U) or Pass (G).
On the whole course the grades Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with Credit (4) or Pass with Distinction (5) are set. To pass the course it requires that all examinations and obligatory tasks are approved. The grade is a summary assessment of the results of the examinations of the different parts, and is set after all mandatory elements are approved.
Students who received a passing grade on an examination may not retake the examination.
Students who do not pass the regular examination renewed examination in accordance with the Umeå University Regulations for tests and examinations at the undergraduate and graduate level (FS 1.1.2-553-14) could be arranged. The first re-test is offered not later than two months after the first examination. When the ordinary examination takes place in May or June, d a first retesting opportunity is given within three months after the first examination. In addition, at least another re-test within one year of regular examination is offered.
In cases where the exam can not be repeated under the current rules for retesting the exam should instead be replaced with another task. The scope and content of such task should not be disproportionate to the missed exam.
A student who has taken two examinations in a course or part of a course without passing, has the right to have another examiner appointed, unless there are specific reasons against it (6 ch. 22, § HF). Requests for new examiners should be addressed to the head of the Department of Radiation Sciences.
Other regulations
In the event that the course expires or major changes are introduced, the students are assured at least three occasions of examination (including regular examination) as prescribed in the syllabus to the course that the student originally registered in over a period of a maximum of two years from the previous syllabus expired.
Literature
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