VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF HEALTH SERVICES

Department of Medical Imaging Techniques

TGT 205 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Radiobiology
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
TGT 205
Fall/Spring
2
0
2
3

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
Turkish
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
Short Cycle
Mode of Delivery Online
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s) -
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to make the students learn basic information about radioactivity and effects of radiation on living organisms.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Define the principles of radiation protection.
  • Explain how living organisms are affected by the radiation doses.
  • Classify radiation measurement systems.
  • Explain the interaction of radiation with living tissue
  • Define radiation dose units
Course Description This course covers that the basics of radiobiology and the biological effects of radiation.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
X
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Introduction to the course / Fundamentals of radiobiology 1-Hatice Bilge Becerir, Fadime Alkaya, Radyoterapi fiziği, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 2020, 1.Baskı, ISBN: 978-605-033-173-8, BÖLÜM 6. 2-Nuri Arslan, Radyasyonun Biyolojik Sistemler Üzerindeki Etkileri, Nucl Med Semin 2017;3(3):178-183. 10.4274/nts.2017.019
2 Radiation dose and units Hatice Bilge Becerir, Fadime Alkaya, Radyoterapi fiziği, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 2020, 1.Baskı, ISBN: 978-605-033-173-8, BÖLÜM 7 https://www.afad.gov.tr/kbrn/radyasyon-olcum-birimleri-ve-donusumleri
3 Radiosensitivity of different phases in the cell cycle 1-Hatice Bilge Becerir, Fadime Alkaya, Radyoterapi fiziği, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 2020, 1.Baskı, ISBN: 978-605-033-173-8, BÖLÜM 10 2-Cengiz KURTMAN, Radyobiyolojide Hücre Siklusu, 5r ve Hasar, Ankara Sağlık Hizmetleri Dergisi, Cilt 17, Sayı 1, 2018.
4 Molecular radiobiology 1-Hatice Bilge Becerir, Fadime Alkaya, Radyoterapi fiziği, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 2020, 1.Baskı, ISBN: 978-605-033-173-8, BÖLÜM 10 2-Cengiz KURTMAN, Radyobiyolojide Hücre Siklusu, 5r ve Hasar, Ankara Sağlık Hizmetleri Dergisi, Cilt 17, Sayı 1, 2018.
5 Dose-response relationships of radiation for normal tissues / Physical and biological factors affecting radiosensitivity 1-Hatice Bilge Becerir, Fadime Alkaya, Radyoterapi fiziği, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 2020, 1.Baskı, ISBN: 978-605-033-173-8, BÖLÜM 9 2-Nuri Arslan, Radyasyonun Biyolojik Sistemler Üzerindeki Etkileri, Nucl Med Semin 2017;3(3):178-183. 10.4274/nts.2017.019
6 Direct and indirect effects 1-Hatice Bilge Becerir, Fadime Alkaya, Radyoterapi fiziği, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 2020, 1.Baskı, ISBN: 978-605-033-173-8, BÖLÜM 9 2-Nuri Arslan, Radyasyonun Biyolojik Sistemler Üzerindeki Etkileri, Nucl Med Semin 2017;3(3):178-183. 10.4274/nts.2017.019
7 Target theory / survival curves Hatice Bilge Becerir, Fadime Alkaya, Radyoterapi fiziği, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 2020, 1.Baskı, ISBN: 978-605-033-173-8, BÖLÜM 11 VE 12
8 Midterm Exam
9 Early and late effects of radiation Nuri Arslan, Radyasyonun Biyolojik Sistemler Üzerindeki Etkileri, Nucl Med Semin 2017;3(3):178-183. 10.4274/nts.2017.019
10 The effects of radiation on DNA and chromosomes 1-Hatice Bilge Becerir, Fadime Alkaya, Radyoterapi fiziği, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 2020, 1.Baskı, ISBN: 978-605-033-173-8, BÖLÜM 13 2- Nuri Arslan, Radyasyonun Biyolojik Sistemler Üzerindeki Etkileri, Nucl Med Semin 2017;3(3):178-183. 10.4274/nts.2017.019
11 Acute effects of total body radiation, Maximum permissible dose 1-Hatice Bilge Becerir, Fadime Alkaya, Radyoterapi fiziği, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 2020, 1.Baskı, ISBN: 978-605-033-173-8, BÖLÜM 15 2-Nuri Arslan, Radyasyonun Biyolojik Sistemler Üzerindeki Etkileri, Nucl Med Semin 2017;3(3):178-183. 10.4274/nts.2017.019
12 Radiation protection / Time, distance, shielding 1-Hatice Bilge Becerir, Fadime Alkaya, Radyoterapi fiziği, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 2020, 1.Baskı, ISBN: 978-605-033-173-8, BÖLÜM 59 2-Nuri Arslan, Radyasyonun Biyolojik Sistemler Üzerindeki Etkileri, Nucl Med Semin 2017;3(3):178-183. 10.4274/nts.2017.019
13 Radiation Measurement Systems Hatice Bilge Becerir, Fadime Alkaya, Radyoterapi fiziği, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 2020, 1.Baskı, ISBN: 978-605-033-173-8, BÖLÜM 8 http://megep.meb.gov.tr/mte_program_modul/moduller_pdf/Radyasyon%20%C3%96l%C3%A7%C3%BCm%C3%BC.pdf
14 Carcinogens Samet YALÇIN, Bülent YALÇIN, Karsinojenlerden Korunma, Turkiye Klinikleri J Dermatol-Special Topics. 2010;3(2):124-8.
15 Semester Review
16 Final Exam

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

Hatice Bilge Becerir, Fadime Alkaya, Radyoterapi fiziği, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 2020, 1.Baskı, ISBN: 978-605-033-173-8

Suggested Readings/Materials Seza Baştuğ,Osman Ziya Sayhan, Radyoaktivite ve Sağlık A.; Evrim Kitabevi, İstanbul 2010

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
5
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
1
10
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
15
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
1
30
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
4
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
14
1
14
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
1
10
10
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
1
12
12
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
10
10
Final Exam
1
12
12
    Total
90

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have the required contemporary theoretical and practical knowledge in his/her field

X
2

To use the material and technology related to his/her field, and make their maintenance, use the information and communication technologies at basic level

3

To have the competency to recognize the problems in his/her field, analyze them, develop evidence-based solutions and have the ability to share their suggestions with others

4

To be aware of legal responsibilities, conduct basic studies in her/his field independently

5

To communicate with patients, relatives and colleagues properly, comprehensively, honestly and explicitly, transfer his/her thoughts and knowledge through written and oral communication

6

To take responsibility as an active team member during the practices in his/her field

7

To commentate and evaluate the scientific information with a critical approach by the help of knowledge gained in his/her field

8

To comprehend the importance of lifelong learning, to determine and meet her/his learning needs, to develop herself/himself by monitoring the development in science and technology

9

To act by considering the universal ethical values, social and cultural characteristics

10

To know the concepts of occupational safety, patient safety, environmental protection and quality, and fulfill the requirements

X
11

To be able to follow information in his field and communicate with colleagues in English at least a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level

12

To take appropriate measures in accordance with radiation safety and radiation protection rules

X
13

To determine the needs according to the requirements and carry out activities for development in the field of medical imaging techniques

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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