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Medical Imaging Techniques

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Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: TGT012
Course Name: Radiobiology
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
3
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Associate TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Short Cycle EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üy. ŞEYMA PARLATAN
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğretim Üyesi Şeyma Parlatan
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To investigate the interactions between ionizing radiations and living systems and their consequences
Course Content: Introduction to radiobiology, general properties of ionizing radiation, cell biology and response to radiation at the cellular level, deterministic and stochastic effects of radiation, the concept of dividing cells and survival, radiation sensitivities of tissues and organs, effects of radiation on embryo and fetus, radiation accidents, radiation protection and safety; teaching the subjects

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Introduction to radiobiology
2) General characteristics of ionizing radiation
3) Cell biology, response to radiation at the cellular level
4) Deterministic and stochastic effects of radiation
5) Dividing cells and survival concept
6) Radiation sensitivities of tissues and organs, effects of radiation on embryo and fetus
7) Acute and late effects of radiation
8) Radiation accidents, radiation protection and safety

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Radiobiology: Definition and Historical Development -
2) Cell Biology Lecture Notes
3) Cell Life Cycle, Cell Repair Mechanisms Lecture Notes
4) Radiation Sources and Doses Lecture Notes
5) Distribution of Radiation Energy, LET and RBE Concepts Lecture Notes
6) Effect of Radiation on Biomolecules: Effect of Radiation on DNA and RNA Molecules Lecture Notes
7) Effect of Radiation on Biomolecules: Effect of Radiation on Proteins and Enzymes Lecture Notes
8) Midterm Lecture Notes
9) Acute and Late Effects of Radiation Lecture Notes
10) Effect of Radiation on Tissues and Organs Lecture Notes
11) Effect of Radiation on Tissues and Organs Lecture Notes
12) Effects of Radiation on Embryo and Fetus Lecture Notes
13) Radiation Accidents Lecture Notes
14) Radiation Protection and Safety Lecture Notes

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Öğretim elemanı ders notları
References: TEMEL RADYOBİYOLOJİ
Atilla Özalpan, Haliç Üniversitesi Yayınları

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Has a basic level of theoretical and practical knowledge about the field of Medical Imaging Techniques.
2) Apply radiation safety and radiation protection rules. It takes necessary measures to protect itself and the patient from the harmful effects of radiation.
3) Knows the infrastructure of medical imaging devices, daily maintenance and controls of the devices.
4) Has knowledge about occupational health and safety.
5) In order to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field, it takes part in the team and acts in accordance with the quality management and processes and takes individual responsibility when necessary.
6) Communicates effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, physicians and other health professionals.
7) Knows radiological anatomy at basic level. Recognize the anatomical structures displayed.
8) Know medical and radiological terms, uses effectively.
9) Has the ability to communicate and work effectively with different medical sciences.
10) Adopts the principle of lifelong learning and follows and learns the technological developments in the field.
11) Follows the information in his / her field and communicates with his / her colleagues by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
12) Uses information and communication technologies with computer software at least at the basic level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.
13) Has knowledge about ethical principles and rules in the field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Has a basic level of theoretical and practical knowledge about the field of Medical Imaging Techniques. 3
2) Apply radiation safety and radiation protection rules. It takes necessary measures to protect itself and the patient from the harmful effects of radiation. 3
3) Knows the infrastructure of medical imaging devices, daily maintenance and controls of the devices. 3
4) Has knowledge about occupational health and safety. 3
5) In order to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field, it takes part in the team and acts in accordance with the quality management and processes and takes individual responsibility when necessary. 3
6) Communicates effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, physicians and other health professionals. 3
7) Knows radiological anatomy at basic level. Recognize the anatomical structures displayed. 2
8) Know medical and radiological terms, uses effectively. 3
9) Has the ability to communicate and work effectively with different medical sciences. 2
10) Adopts the principle of lifelong learning and follows and learns the technological developments in the field. 3
11) Follows the information in his / her field and communicates with his / her colleagues by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level. 1
12) Uses information and communication technologies with computer software at least at the basic level of European Computer Driving License required by the field. 1
13) Has knowledge about ethical principles and rules in the field. 3

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 15 30
Study Hours Out of Class 15 30
Midterms 1 2
Final 2 4
Total Workload 66