| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radiotherapy | TGP222 | Compulsory | Associate degree | 2 | Spring | 3 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Ayşe AK
Associate Prof. Dr. Hande USLU
Lecturer Ahmet KARAYEL
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explain the simulation technique of radiotherapy.
2) Describe immobilization.
3) Identify the individual Block Transactions.
4) Review of treatment plans.
5) Describe radiobiogology and radiotherapy
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| 1 | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | Middle | High | Low | Middle | |
| 2 | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 3 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | |
| 4 | High | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | |
| 5 | High | Middle | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
N/A
Course Contents
General information about radiation oncology, the mechanisms of radiation and radiotherapy, treatment methods and devices used in radiotherapy, radiotherapy applications, treatment delivery in certain tumor types, treatment results, major side effects, General information about cancer, the factors affecting the development of cancer and mechanisms of action, diagnosis, staging, clinical and laboratory methods used, screening tests, treatment methods that can be used in the treatment of cancer, treatment selection, and the major side effects, Location in cancer treatment, radiation therapy, the basic application principles, combination with other treatments, curative and palliative applications, General principles of radiotherapy, dosimetri of low-and medium-energy X-ray, high-energy photons and electrons dosimetre.
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