VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF HEALTH SERVICES
Department of Medical Imaging Techniques| Course Name |
Radiobiology
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
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Application/Lab
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Local Credits
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ECTS
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TGT 205
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Fall/Spring
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2
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0
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2
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3
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| Prerequisites |
None
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| Course Language |
Turkish
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| Course Type |
Elective
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| Course Level |
Short Cycle
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| Mode of Delivery | Online | |||||
| Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | Group WorkQ&ALecture / Presentation | |||||
| National Occupation Classification | - | |||||
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| 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;
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| Course Description | This course covers that the basics of radiobiology and the biological effects of radiation. |
| Related Sustainable Development Goals |
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Core Courses | |
| Major Area Courses | ||
| Supportive Courses |
X
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| Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
| Transferable Skill Courses |
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 1 | Introduction to the Course / Fundamentals of Radiobiology | Hatice Bilge Becerir, Fadime Alkaya, Radyoterapi Fiziği, Nobel Academic Publishing, 2020, 1st Edition, ISBN: 978-605-033-173-8, Chapter 6. Nuri Arslan, “Radyasyonun Biyolojik Sistemler Üzerindeki Etkileri,” Nuclear Medicine Seminars, 2017;3(3):178–183. DOI: 10.4274/nts.2017.019. |
| 2 | Radiation Dose and Dose Units | Hatice Bilge Becerir, Fadime Alkaya, Radyoterapi Fiziği, Nobel Academic Publishing, 2020, 1st Edition, ISBN: 978-605-033-173-8, Chapter 7. AFAD, resource on radiation measurement units and conversions. |
| 3 | Cell Cycle and Radiosensitivity | Hatice Bilge Becerir, Fadime Alkaya, Radyoterapi Fiziği, Nobel Academic Publishing, 2020, 1st Edition, ISBN: 978-605-033-173-8, Chapter 10. Cengiz Kurtman, “Radyobiyolojide Hücre Siklusu, 5R ve Hasar,” Ankara Sağlık Hizmetleri Dergisi, Vol. 17, No. 1, 2018. |
| 4 | Quiz | - |
| 5 | Effects of Radiation Dose on Normal Tissues | Hatice Bilge Becerir, Fadime Alkaya, Radyoterapi Fiziği, Nobel Academic Publishing, 2020, 1st Edition, ISBN: 978-605-033-173-8, Chapter 9. Nuri Arslan, “Radyasyonun Biyolojik Sistemler Üzerindeki Etkileri,” Nuclear Medicine |
| 6 | Target Theory and Cell Survival Curves | Hatice Bilge Becerir, Fadime Alkaya, Radyoterapi Fiziği, Nobel Academic Publishing, 2020, 1st Edition, ISBN: 978-605-033-173-8, Chapters 11 and 12. |
| 7 | Direct and Indirect Effects of Radiation | Nuri Arslan, “Radyasyonun Biyolojik Sistemler Üzerindeki Etkileri,” Nuclear Medicine Seminars, 2017;3(3):178–183. DOI: 10.4274/nts.2017.019. |
| 8 | Midterm Examination | |
| 9 | Early and Late Effects of Radiation | Nuri Arslan, “Radyasyonun Biyolojik Sistemler Üzerindeki Etkileri,” Nuclear Medicine Seminars, 2017;3(3):178–183. DOI: 10.4274/nts.2017.019. |
| 10 | Effects of Radiation on DNA and Chromosomes | Hatice Bilge Becerir, Fadime Alkaya, Radyoterapi Fiziği, Nobel Academic Publishing, 2020, 1st Edition, ISBN: 978-605-033-173-8, Chapter 13. Nuri Arslan, “Radyasyonun Biyolojik Sistemler Üzerindeki Etkileri,” Nuclear Medicine Seminars, 2017;3(3):178–183. |
| 11 | Acute Effects of Total Body Irradiation and Maximum Tolerable Dose | Hatice Bilge Becerir, Fadime Alkaya, Radyoterapi Fiziği, Nobel Academic Publishing, 2020, 1st Edition, ISBN: 978-605-033-173-8, Chapter 15. Nuri Arslan, “Radyasyonun Biyolojik Sistemler Üzerindeki Etkileri,” Nuclear Medicine Seminars, 2017;3(3):178–183. |
| 12 | Fundamental Principles of Radiation Protection | Hatice Bilge Becerir, Fadime Alkaya, Radyoterapi Fiziği, Nobel Academic Publishing, 2020, 1st Edition, ISBN: 978-605-033-173-8. Nuri Arslan, “Radyasyonun Biyolojik Sistemler Üzerindeki Etkileri,” Nuclear Medicine Seminars, 2017;3(3):178–183. |
| 13 | Radiation Measurement Systems | Hatice Bilge Becerir, Fadime Alkaya, Radyoterapi Fiziği, Nobel Academic Publishing, 2020, 1st Edition, ISBN: 978-605-033-173-8, Chapter 8. Supplementary material: radiation measurement module published by the Ministry of National Education. |
| 14 | Carcinogens | Samet Yalçın, Bülent Yalçın, “Karsinojenlerden Korunma,” Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology – Special Topics, 2010;3(2):124–128. |
| 15 | Review of the Course | |
| 16 | Final Exam |
| Course Notes/Textbooks |
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| Suggested Readings/Materials |
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| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation |
1
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5
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| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
1
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10
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| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments |
1
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20
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| Presentation / Jury | ||
| Project | ||
| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm |
1
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25
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| Final Exam |
1
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40
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| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
4
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60
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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40
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| Total |
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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| Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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2
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32
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| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
15
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1
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15
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| Field Work |
0
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
1
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10
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10
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| Portfolio |
0
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| Homework / Assignments |
2
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4
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8
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| Presentation / Jury |
0
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| Project |
0
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| Seminar / Workshop |
0
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| Oral Exam |
0
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| Midterms |
1
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15
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15
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| Final Exam |
1
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20
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20
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| Total |
100
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
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To have the required contemporary theoretical and practical knowledge in his/her field. |
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To use the material and technology related to his/her field, and make their maintenance, use the information and communication technologies at basic level. |
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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. |
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To be aware of legal responsibilities, conduct basic studies in her/his field independently. |
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To communicate with patients, relatives and colleagues properly, comprehensively, honestly and explicitly, transfer his/her thoughts and knowledge through written and oral communication. |
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To take responsibility as an active team member during the practices in his/her field. |
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To commentate and evaluate the scientific information with a critical approach by the help of knowledge gained in his/her field. |
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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. |
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To act by considering the universal ethical values, social and cultural characteristics. |
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To know the concepts of occupational safety, patient safety, environmental protection and quality, and fulfill the requirements. |
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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. |
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Explains radiation protection and radiation safety rules for patients and staff in medical imaging units and takes necessary precautions accordingly. |
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Is capable of using X-ray based imaging devices (such as CT, CR and DR systems, mammography, etc.) as well as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) devices in medical imaging units. |
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