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    Department of Medical Imaging Techniques

    TGT 206 | Course Introduction and Application Information

    Course Name
    Quality in Radiology
    Code
    Semester
    Theory
    (hour/week)
    Application/Lab
    (hour/week)
    Local Credits
    ECTS
    TGT 206
    Fall/Spring
    2
    0
    2
    3

    Prerequisites
    None
    Course Language
    Turkish
    Course Type
    Elective
    Course Level
    Short Cycle
    Mode of Delivery -
    Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course -
    National Occupation Classification -
    Course Coordinator
    Course Lecturer(s)
    Assistant(s) -
    Course Objectives The aim of this course is to learn the evaluation of diagnostic qualification of medical images, to correct the mistakes and to prevent them.
    Learning Outcomes

    The students who succeeded in this course;

    • Interpretation of basic concepts expressing image quality in radiology.
    • Evaluating artifacts in medical images and explaining their causes.
    • Explaining the sources of errors in medical imaging systems and ways to correct them.
    • Effective and accurate use of irradiation parameters in medical imaging systems that use X-rays to ensure minimum radiation dose to the patient and optimum image quality.
    Course Description Errors and correction methods in radiography, CT and MR image errors and correction ways.

     



    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 Learning Outcome
    1 Historical Development and Purpose of Medical Imaging The textbooks referenced below and course slides
    2 Image Quality in Radiology The textbooks referenced below and course slides
    3 Sources of Errors and Ways to Correct them in Medical Imaging The textbooks referenced below and course slides
    4 Image Artifacts Occurring in X-ray Imaging The textbooks referenced below and course slides
    5 Image Artifacts Occurring in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) The textbooks referenced below and course slides
    6 Midterm Exam The textbooks referenced below and course slides
    7 Dose and Image Quality Optimization in Mammography Systems The textbooks referenced below and course slides
    8 Dose and Image Quality Optimization in Computed Radiography (CR) and Digital Radiography (DR) Systems
    9 Dose and Image Quality Optimization in Fluoroscopy Systems The textbooks referenced below and course slides
    10 Dose and Image Quality Optimization in Computed Tomography (CT) Systems The textbooks referenced below and course slides
    11 Quality Control in Mammography Systems The textbooks referenced below and course slides
    12 Quality Control in Computed Radiography (CR) and Digital Radiography (DR) Systems The textbooks referenced below and course slides
    13 Quality Control in Fluoroscopy Systems The textbooks referenced below and course slides
    14 Quality Control in Computed Tomography (CT) Systems The textbooks referenced below and course slides
    15 General discussion
    16 Final exam

     

    Course Notes/Textbooks Course slides
    Suggested Readings/Materials Prof. Dr. İbrahim Tanzer SANCAK, Temel Radyoloji, Güneş Tıp Kitabevleri, 2015

     

    EVALUATION SYSTEM

    Semester Activities Number Weigthing
    Participation
    16
    10
    Laboratory / Application
    Field Work
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques
    Portfolio
    Homework / Assignments
    1
    20
    Presentation / Jury
    Project
    Seminar / Workshop
    Oral Exams
    Midterm
    1
    30
    Final Exam
    1
    40
    Total

    Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
    3
    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
    16
    1
    16
    Field Work
    0
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques
    0
    Portfolio
    0
    Homework / Assignments
    1
    6
    6
    Presentation / Jury
    0
    Project
    0
    Seminar / Workshop
    0
    Oral Exam
    0
    Midterms
    1
    16
    16
    Final Exam
    1
    20
    20
        Total
    90

     

    COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

    #
    PC Sub 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

    -
    X
    -
    -
    -
    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

    X
    -
    -
    -
    -
    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

    X
    -
    -
    -
    -
    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

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    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

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    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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