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Description of Individual Course Units
| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TGR708 | BASIC RADIOTHERAPY | 2 | 3 | 4,00 |
Level of Course Unit
Önlisans
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Objectives of the Course
To have basic knowledge about radiotherapy. To learn Simulator, CT simulator, Co-60, Linear Accelerator devices used in radiotherapy, what types of irradiation are used for treatment, treatment planning stages, isodose curves, quality reliability and solutions to problems
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
| 1 | Explains the basic principles of radiotherapy, its uses, and its place in oncology. |
| 2 | Describes the basic devices used in radiotherapy (such as linacs) and the working principles of treatment equipment. |
| 3 | Radiotherapy explains the treatment process (simulation, planning, treatment application, and control stages). |
| 4 | Describes the basic treatment techniques used in radiotherapy and their areas of application |
| 5 | Knows the effects of radiation on biological systems. |
| 6 | Prepares all kinds of auxiliary materials that patients who will receive radiation therapy may need. |
Mode of Delivery
Formal Education
Prerequisities and Co-Requisities
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Recommended Optional Programme Components
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Content of the Course
Basic information about radiotherapy treatment planning, tomography, cancer screening and treatment.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Subjects (Theoretical) | Teaching Methods | Preparatory |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purpose of Radiotherapy Courses and Brief History of Radiotherapy | Presentations supported by visual materials, Q&A | Research |
| 2 | General definitions in radiotherapy daily practice | Presentations supported by visual materials, Q&A | Research |
| 3 | Clinical applications in radiotherapy | Presentations supported by visual materials, Q&A | Research |
| 4 | Radiotherapy treatment devices | Presentations supported by visual materials, Q&A | Research |
| 5 | Target volume definitions in treatment | Presentations supported by visual materials, Q&A | Research |
| 6 | Etiological factors and cancer epidemiology in cancer | Presentations supported by visual materials, Q&A | Research |
| 7 | Etiological factors and cancer epidemiology in cancer | Presentations supported by visual materials, Q&A | Research |
| 8 | Cancer prevention, the importance of early diagnosis and screening, imaging methods used in cancer diagnosis and staging | Presentations supported by visual materials, Q&A | Research |
| 9 | Cancer prevention, the importance of early diagnosis and screening, imaging methods used in cancer diagnosis and staging | Presentations supported by visual materials, Q&A | Research |
| 10 | Planning in Radiotherapy, Three-Dimensional Planning-Intensity Modulated RT | Presentations supported by visual materials, Q&A | Research |
| 11 | Planning in Radiotherapy, Three-Dimensional Planning-Intensity Modulated RT | Presentations supported by visual materials, Q&A | Research |
| 12 | Normal Tissue Response to Radiation - Side Effects | Presentations supported by visual materials, Q&A | Research |
| 13 | Methods used in cancer treatment | Presentations supported by visual materials, Q&A | Research |
| 14 | Methods used in cancer treatment | Presentations supported by visual materials, Q&A | Research |
Text Book / Material / Recommended Resources
Class notes
Assessment Methods and Criteria
| Term (or Year) Learning Activities | Quantity | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 50 |
| Homework | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
| End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | Quantity | Weight |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 50 | |
| End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 50 | |
Work Pacement(s)
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Workload Calculation
| Activities | Number | Time (hours) | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Discussion | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Question-Answer | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Case Study | 7 | 1 | 7 |
| Self Study | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 7 | 1 | 7 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 7 | 1 | 7 |
| Homework | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Total Work Load (hours) | 102 | ||
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
| PO 1 | PO 2 | PO 3 | PO 4 | PO 5 | PO 6 | PO 7 | PO 8 | PO 9 | PO 10 | PO 11 | PO 12 | PO 13 | PO 14 | PO 15 | |
| LO 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| LO 2 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| LO 3 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| LO 4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| LO 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| LO 6 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
* Contribution Level: 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High