| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radiology Physics | TGP122 | Compulsory | Associate degree | 1 | Spring | 5 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Ayşe AK
Lecturer Ahmet KARAYEL
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Describe the characteristics of X-Rays and the structure of X-Ray machine.
2) Explain X-RAY quality and the factors affecting the quality.
3) Describe the characteristic and working principle of computed tomography (CT) machine.
4) Describe the characteristic and working principle of MRI machine.
5) Describe the operation of fluoroscopic system.
6) Describe the characteristic and working principle of Mammography machine.
7) Describe the working principles of advanced technologies (DEXA, PET and so on ).
8) Describe the characteristic and working principle of USI machine.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| 1 | Middle | High | High | Middle | Middle | High | High | Middle | |
| 2 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | Low | Middle | Middle | |
| 3 | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | High | |
| 4 | High | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | |
| 5 | Middle | Middle | High | High | Middle | Middle | Low | High | |
| 6 | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | No relation | Middle | Middle | No relation | |
| 7 | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 8 | Middle | Low | High | Middle | Low | Middle | Low | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
N/A
Course Contents
X-ray and its properties, principles of the equipments; roentgen, computed tomography, magnetic resonance, ultrasonography, fluoroscopy, mammography, Orthopantomography, DEXA, PET and etc.
Weekly Schedule
1) X-Ray Discovery and Extraction2) Features and X-Rays X-Ray Interaction with Matter
3) X-Ray Devices Structure and Feature
4) X-Ray Quality and Factors Affecting Quality
5) Limiting X-Ray Systems
6) Grid and Filtration
7) Air-Gap Technique
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Movies and Ranfansatörler
10) X-Ray Film Bath and Dark Room
11) Device Operation Principles of Computed Tomography
12) MR Device Operating Principles
13) U.S. Device Operating Principles
14) Fluoroscopic Systems and Mammography Device Operating Principles
15) Ortopantomografi, DEXA, PET, etc.. Technologies Working Principle
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
30% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
70% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required