To give information about tumour types and mechanisms, treatment methods and radiation therapy.
Course Content
This course contains; Overview of Radiation Oncology,Normal Tissue Tolerance,Immunological principles in radiotherapy treatment planning:,Cancers of the central nervous system,Head and neck cancers,Thorax/lung cancers,Breast cancer,Gastrointestinal System Cancers,Genitourinary System Cancers: Prostate, Bladder and Testicular Cancers,Gynaecological Malignancies,Lymphomas,Skin cancers,Paediatric Malignancies,Soft Tissue and Bone Sarcoma.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Evaluates about radiation oncology and its functioning.
10, 9
A
Evaluates the diagnosis and treatment of head, head and neck tumors.
10, 9
A
Makes explanations about the diagnosis and treatment of thorax / lung and breast cancers.
10, 16, 9
A
Makes definitions about gastrointestinal system cancers, genitourinary system cancers.
16, 9
A
Defines gynecologic malignancies, lymphomas and skin cancers.
Immunological principles in radiotherapy treatment planning:
Mebis Lecture Notes
4
Cancers of the central nervous system
Mebis Lecture Notes
5
Head and neck cancers
Mebis Lecture Notes
6
Thorax/lung cancers
Mebis Lecture Notes
7
Breast cancer
Mebis Lecture Notes
8
Gastrointestinal System Cancers
Mebis Lecture Notes
9
Genitourinary System Cancers: Prostate, Bladder and Testicular Cancers
Mebis Lecture Notes
10
Gynaecological Malignancies
Mebis Lecture Notes
11
Lymphomas
Mebis Lecture Notes
12
Skin cancers
Mebis Lecture Notes
13
Paediatric Malignancies
Mebis Lecture Notes
14
Soft Tissue and Bone Sarcoma
Mebis Lecture Notes
Resources
Radiation Oncology Physics: A Handbook for Teachers and Students. Technical Editor: E.B Podgorsak 2005.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Has the essential knowledge about the structure and functioning of the radiation emitting machines used in radiation oncology, nuclear medicine and radiology.
X
2
Able to follow and implement daily, weekly and monthly quality control programs of radiation emitting machines.
X
3
Able to do the acceptance and commissioning of new machines.
X
4
Able to the treatment planning of patients.
X
5
Able to be a radiation safety officer of the institute.
X
6
Able to participate fields research teams; individually undertake the responsibility of the work assigned and perform it independently.
X
7
Able to evaluate all new information regarding the field and associate them based on available knowledge.
X
8
Uses the communication and computer technology effectively in theoretical and practical studies.
X
9
Able to present theoretical or research data orally or written.
X
10
Adheres to ethical values and behaves according to dynamics of social responsibility.
X
11
Able to do the planning of clinical implementation without giving harm to staff and patient.
X
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
50
Rate of Final Exam to Success
50
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
14
2
28
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
1
40
40
Quiz
1
28
28
Midterm Exam
1
40
40
General Exam
1
44
44
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
180
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(180/30)
6
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
RADIATION ONCOLOGY
-
Fall Semester
2+0
2
6
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Course Type
Elective
Course Coordinator
Assist.Prof. Mustafa ÇAĞLAR
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof.Dr. Dilek ÜNAL
Assistant(s)
Aim
To give information about tumour types and mechanisms, treatment methods and radiation therapy.
Course Content
This course contains; Overview of Radiation Oncology,Normal Tissue Tolerance,Immunological principles in radiotherapy treatment planning:,Cancers of the central nervous system,Head and neck cancers,Thorax/lung cancers,Breast cancer,Gastrointestinal System Cancers,Genitourinary System Cancers: Prostate, Bladder and Testicular Cancers,Gynaecological Malignancies,Lymphomas,Skin cancers,Paediatric Malignancies,Soft Tissue and Bone Sarcoma.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Evaluates about radiation oncology and its functioning.
10, 9
A
Evaluates the diagnosis and treatment of head, head and neck tumors.
10, 9
A
Makes explanations about the diagnosis and treatment of thorax / lung and breast cancers.
10, 16, 9
A
Makes definitions about gastrointestinal system cancers, genitourinary system cancers.
16, 9
A
Defines gynecologic malignancies, lymphomas and skin cancers.
Immunological principles in radiotherapy treatment planning:
Mebis Lecture Notes
4
Cancers of the central nervous system
Mebis Lecture Notes
5
Head and neck cancers
Mebis Lecture Notes
6
Thorax/lung cancers
Mebis Lecture Notes
7
Breast cancer
Mebis Lecture Notes
8
Gastrointestinal System Cancers
Mebis Lecture Notes
9
Genitourinary System Cancers: Prostate, Bladder and Testicular Cancers
Mebis Lecture Notes
10
Gynaecological Malignancies
Mebis Lecture Notes
11
Lymphomas
Mebis Lecture Notes
12
Skin cancers
Mebis Lecture Notes
13
Paediatric Malignancies
Mebis Lecture Notes
14
Soft Tissue and Bone Sarcoma
Mebis Lecture Notes
Resources
Radiation Oncology Physics: A Handbook for Teachers and Students. Technical Editor: E.B Podgorsak 2005.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Has the essential knowledge about the structure and functioning of the radiation emitting machines used in radiation oncology, nuclear medicine and radiology.
X
2
Able to follow and implement daily, weekly and monthly quality control programs of radiation emitting machines.
X
3
Able to do the acceptance and commissioning of new machines.
X
4
Able to the treatment planning of patients.
X
5
Able to be a radiation safety officer of the institute.
X
6
Able to participate fields research teams; individually undertake the responsibility of the work assigned and perform it independently.
X
7
Able to evaluate all new information regarding the field and associate them based on available knowledge.
X
8
Uses the communication and computer technology effectively in theoretical and practical studies.
X
9
Able to present theoretical or research data orally or written.
X
10
Adheres to ethical values and behaves according to dynamics of social responsibility.
X
11
Able to do the planning of clinical implementation without giving harm to staff and patient.
