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RADIOBIOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
RDP106 RADIOBIOLOGY 2 3 3 5

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. VESİLE KÜÇÜK
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: To understand the effects of radiation cell and tissue level, it aims to understand the mechanisms of radiation action.
Contents of the Course Unit: Cell survival curves, the effects of radiation on normal tissues and tumor cells, time radiotherapy dose fractionation formulas radyokoruyucu are Radiosensitizers carcinogenesis

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Know normal tissue and tumor tissue to radiation effects.
Radiation type and tissue types, knows the effects of various radiation moments.
Know to reduce or increase the effectiveness of radiation and diagnostic agents.
The known effects of radiation on tumor cells.
It has about the combination of radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
Time radiotherapy dose and fractionation plans accordingly.
Total effects of radiation on the body knows and evaluates.
To apply methods of radiation protection has knowledge and skills.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Literature review, individual research. Introduction of the course: Introduction, objectives and learning objectives Lecture & question and answer
2 Literature review, individual research. Cell survival curves Lecture & question and answer
3 Literature review, individual research. Cell survival curves Lecture & question and answer
4 Literature review, individual research. Radiation effects on tumor cells Lecture & question and answer
5 Literature review, individual research. The effects of radiation on normal tissues Lecture & question and answer
6 Literature review, individual research. Radiation dose and fractionation time Lecture & question and answer
7 Literature review, individual research. LET-RBE formula Lecture & question and answer
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature review, individual research. Dose rate effects Lecture & question and answer
10 Literature review, individual research. The combination of radiotherapy and chemotherapy Lecture & question and answer
11 Literature review, individual research. Radiotionprotectors Lecture & question and answer
12 Literature review, individual research. Radiotionsensitizers Lecture & question and answer
13 Literature review, individual research. Radiation effect on total body Lecture & question and answer
14 Literature review, individual research. Cancerogenesis Lecture & question and answer
15 Literature review, individual research. Radiation Protection Lecture & question and answer
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

ÇETİNÖZ, R. (2013). Temel ve Klinik Radyoterapi. Türk Radyasyon Onkolojisi Derneği

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Where he served as intermediate element in the field of health sciences be equipped with the basic knowledge and practice competence has this information.
3
2
Where he served as intermediate element in the field of health sciences in the knowledge of medical terminology, has the competence to dominate and use.
4

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Radiation oncology regarding ways and means of access to information and technology uses.
5
2
Radiation oncologists, medical radiation physicists, patients, colleagues and be able to communicate effectively with other sectors of society has competence.
5
3
Along with a team of physicians to work together in the creation and is authoritative.
4

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
In recognition of the devices used in radiation oncology, and related technological developments in the use of knowledge and skills has to follow.
4

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
With regard to radiation oncology clinical history, files, etc. to prepare patient information is capable of making.
4
2
Has the ability to use a computer.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Adopting and applying ethical principles and professional values ​​is authoritative.
4
2
The team has proficiency in performing work.
4
3
The information profession has the habit to follow.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Can learn and develop lifelong self.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Technical attends sightseeing arrangements.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
In accordance with the information and skills can practice in hospitals.
4

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 14 3 42
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 14 2 28
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 7 2 14
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 1 1 1
TOTAL 52 0 129
Total Workload of the Course Unit 129
Workload (h) / 25.5 5,1
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0