MEDICAL IMAGING TECHNIQUES (TURKISH)
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
TGT2003 Radiation Oncology I Fall 2 0 2 3
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: Tr
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level: Associate
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor FIRAT KARA
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. NECATİ YILMAZ
Course Objectives: Learning the relationship between radiation and cancer. To teach the permanent effects of radiation on genetic material and cell.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1- Radiation, fission and radiations,
2- Carcinogenic effects of radiation,
3- General definitions for Radiation Oncology,
4- Tumor genetics, Biological structure of cancer,
5- Types and causes of cancer, Symptoms of cancer,
6- Cancer diagnosis and treatment modules,
7- World and Turkey cancer statistics studies,
8- Basic oncology, Clinical oncology

Course Content

Evaluation and preparation of the patient will receive radiotherapy, issues to be considered in radiotherapy applications are the content of this course.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Overview of Radiation Oncology
2) General definitions of radiation, tumor, apoptosis, cancer
3) General cancer symptoms and causes
4) Overview of treatment approaches
5) Turkey and World Cancer Statistics
6) TNM Staging, Cancer Classification
7) Radiotherapy Treatment Models and Devices
8) Large and Small Intestine, Bladder, Liver, Kidney Cancers - Presentation and Discussions
9) Midterm Exam
10) Lung, Colon and Rectum Cancer, Brain Tumors - Presentation and Discussions
11) Lung, Colon and Rectum Cancer, Brain Tumors - Presentation and Discussions
12) Melanoma, Lymphoma, Breast Cancers- Presentation and Discussions
13) Thyroid, Ovary, Larynx, Pancreatic Cancers- Presentation and Discussions
14) Prostate, Childhood Cancers - Presentation and Discussions

Sources

Course Notes: Haftalık olarak dağıtılacaktır. Weekly distributed by the course lecturer.
References: Beyzadeoglu M, Ozyigit G, Ebruli C. (2010). Basic Radiation Oncology, Springer, USA. (ISBN: 9783642116667) LU JJ, Brady LW.(2008). Radiation Oncology: An Evidence-Based Approach. Springer, USA. (ISBN: 9783540773856)

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory 0 % 0
Application 0 % 0
Field Work 0 % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments 1 % 20
Presentation 0 % 0
Project 0 % 0
Seminar 0 % 0
Midterms 1 % 30
Preliminary Jury 0 % 0
Final 1 % 50
Paper Submission 0 % 0
Jury 0 % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 13 2 26
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 6 6 36
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 1 1 1
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 1 1
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 66

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Professionally evaluate and apply the knowledge gained through the theoretical and applied courses which are at the base level aided with course books, application tools and other resources in the field of Medical Imagining Techniques.
2) Know the institutions and organizations exist in the health system; act proper to the laws, regulations and directives related to their rights and responsibilities as an individual working in the field of Medical Imagining Techniques.
3) Have the knowledge of control and maintenance of the gadgets and equipment they use in the fields of radiology, radiotherapy and nuclear medicine, or to have them (error, periodical medical maintenance etc.) done when needed.
4) Know radiation safety and to be protected from radiation, and protect themselves, patients and public from radiation with safety precautions.
5) Attend necessary programs, vocational in-service activities and other studies in order to improve themselves individually and professionally.
6) Establish an active communication with the colleagues, patients, patient relatives, doctors and other health workers