Course Description
Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
BASICS of RADIOTHERAPHY | RAD2126820 | Fall Semester | 2+10 | 7 | 18 |
Course Program | Perşembe 15:30-16:15 Perşembe 16:30-17:15 Cumartesi 11:00-11:45 Cumartesi 12:00-12:45 Cumartesi 12:45-13:30 Cumartesi 13:30-14:15 Cumartesi 14:30-15:15 Cumartesi 15:30-16:15 Cumartesi 16:30-17:15 Cumartesi 17:30-18:15 Cumartesi 18:30-19:15 Cumartesi 19:30-20:15 |
Prerequisites Courses | |
Recommended Elective Courses |
Language of Course | Turkish |
Course Level | Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
Course Type | Required |
Course Coordinator | Lect. Mehmet Sıddık CEBE |
Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect. Mehmet Sıddık CEBE |
Assistant(s) | |
Aim | Basic information about radiation and biological interactions of tumor and normal tissues in radiotherapy applications |
Course Content | This course contains; The importance of radiobiology and the role of radiotherapy in the treatment of cancer,Radiation-related damage and DNA damage response,Cell death after irradiation, why, how and when cells die?,Growth kinetics in the cell, subunits, normal tissues and tumor,The effect of radiation on cell cycle, radiosensitivity,Linear-quadratic model,Fractionation,Hypo / hyper fractionation,Dose distribution and scatter analysis,Classical radiotherapy; A. Patient data acquisition B. Isodose distributions,Classical radiotherapy; A. Inhomogeneity correction B. Treatment verification,Modern radiotherapy; A. Three dimensional conformal radiotherapy B. Density adjusted radiotherapy,Stereotactic radiotherapy and radiotherapy,Stereotactic body radiotherap. |
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
Explains the effects of radiation types used in radiation therapy comparatively. | 10, 16, 9 | A, G |
1. Describe the biological effects of radiation | 10, 16, 9 | A, G |
2. Summarize classical radiation therapy | 10, 16, 9 | A, G |
4. summarize stereotactic radiosurgery methods. | 10, 16, 9 | A, G |
Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, G: Quiz |
Course Outline
Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
---|---|---|
1 | The importance of radiobiology and the role of radiotherapy in the treatment of cancer | Mebis Lectures |
2 | Radiation-related damage and DNA damage response | Mebis Lectures |
3 | Cell death after irradiation, why, how and when cells die? | Mebis Lectures |
4 | Growth kinetics in the cell, subunits, normal tissues and tumor | Mebis Lectures |
5 | The effect of radiation on cell cycle, radiosensitivity | Mebis Lectures |
6 | Linear-quadratic model | Mebis Lectures |
7 | Fractionation | Mebis Lectures |
8 | Hypo / hyper fractionation | Mebis Lectures |
9 | Dose distribution and scatter analysis | Mebis Lectures |
10 | Classical radiotherapy; A. Patient data acquisition B. Isodose distributions | Mebis Lectures |
11 | Classical radiotherapy; A. Inhomogeneity correction B. Treatment verification | Mebis Lectures |
12 | Modern radiotherapy; A. Three dimensional conformal radiotherapy B. Density adjusted radiotherapy | Mebis Lectures |
13 | Stereotactic radiotherapy and radiotherapy | Mebis Lectures |
14 | Stereotactic body radiotherap | Mebis Lectures |
Resources |
Course notes wil be given to the students |
-Basic Clinical Radiobiology, 4.baskı Ed. Michael Joiner ve Albert van der Kogel -Radiobiology for the Radiologist, 6.baskı Eric J. Hall, Amato J. Giaccia -Basic Radiotherapy Physics and Biology, David S. Chang, Foster D. Lasley, Indra J. Das, Marc S. Mendonca, Joseph R. Dynlacht -The Physcis of Radiation Therapy 5.baskı, Faiz M. Khan, John P. Gibbons. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
1 | The student acquires theoretical and practical knowledge related to radiotherapy field at a basic level. | X | |||||
2 | The student owns information about moral discipline and ethical rules related to radiotherapy field. | X | |||||
3 | Using basic theoretical and practical knowledge about the field of radiotherapy, the student performs mechanical controls of devices and equipment used in radiotherapy, and takes part in the immobilization and treatment processes of patients who will receive radiotherapy. | X | |||||
4 | The student manages a duty independently by using the knowledge about his field at a basic level. | X | |||||
5 | The student evaluates the knowledge about his field at a basic level with a critical approach, he designates his learning needs and directs his learning. | X | |||||
6 | Communicates professionally with patients and their relatives, taking into account their cultural sensitivities. | ||||||
7 | Acts in accordance with and participates in quality assurance processes in the radiotherapy department. | X | |||||
8 | The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues. | X | |||||
9 | The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities. | X | |||||
10 | Conducts the preparation process for a radiotherapy application. | ||||||
11 | Performs patient preparation and patient information stages. | ||||||
12 | Conducts imaging applications for a radiotherapy application. | ||||||
13 | Performs radiotherapy applications with different devices. | ||||||
14 | Performs radiotherapy with different treatment techniques. | ||||||
15 | Performs radiosurgery applications. | ||||||
16 | Works in brachytherapy applications. |
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
Total | 100 |
ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
Course Hours | 14 | 12 | 168 | |||
Guided Problem Solving | 14 | 2 | 28 | |||
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Quiz | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
Midterm Exam | 1 | 50 | 50 | |||
General Exam | 1 | 100 | 100 | |||
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 14 | 10 | 140 | |||
Total Workload(Hour) | 528 | |||||
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(528/30) | 18 | |||||
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
BASICS of RADIOTHERAPHY | RAD2126820 | Fall Semester | 2+10 | 7 | 18 |
Course Program | Perşembe 15:30-16:15 Perşembe 16:30-17:15 Cumartesi 11:00-11:45 Cumartesi 12:00-12:45 Cumartesi 12:45-13:30 Cumartesi 13:30-14:15 Cumartesi 14:30-15:15 Cumartesi 15:30-16:15 Cumartesi 16:30-17:15 Cumartesi 17:30-18:15 Cumartesi 18:30-19:15 Cumartesi 19:30-20:15 |
Prerequisites Courses | |
Recommended Elective Courses |
Language of Course | Turkish |
Course Level | Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
Course Type | Required |
Course Coordinator | Lect. Mehmet Sıddık CEBE |
Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect. Mehmet Sıddık CEBE |
Assistant(s) | |
Aim | Basic information about radiation and biological interactions of tumor and normal tissues in radiotherapy applications |
Course Content | This course contains; The importance of radiobiology and the role of radiotherapy in the treatment of cancer,Radiation-related damage and DNA damage response,Cell death after irradiation, why, how and when cells die?,Growth kinetics in the cell, subunits, normal tissues and tumor,The effect of radiation on cell cycle, radiosensitivity,Linear-quadratic model,Fractionation,Hypo / hyper fractionation,Dose distribution and scatter analysis,Classical radiotherapy; A. Patient data acquisition B. Isodose distributions,Classical radiotherapy; A. Inhomogeneity correction B. Treatment verification,Modern radiotherapy; A. Three dimensional conformal radiotherapy B. Density adjusted radiotherapy,Stereotactic radiotherapy and radiotherapy,Stereotactic body radiotherap. |
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
Explains the effects of radiation types used in radiation therapy comparatively. | 10, 16, 9 | A, G |
1. Describe the biological effects of radiation | 10, 16, 9 | A, G |
2. Summarize classical radiation therapy | 10, 16, 9 | A, G |
4. summarize stereotactic radiosurgery methods. | 10, 16, 9 | A, G |
Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, G: Quiz |
Course Outline
Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
---|---|---|
1 | The importance of radiobiology and the role of radiotherapy in the treatment of cancer | Mebis Lectures |
2 | Radiation-related damage and DNA damage response | Mebis Lectures |
3 | Cell death after irradiation, why, how and when cells die? | Mebis Lectures |
4 | Growth kinetics in the cell, subunits, normal tissues and tumor | Mebis Lectures |
5 | The effect of radiation on cell cycle, radiosensitivity | Mebis Lectures |
6 | Linear-quadratic model | Mebis Lectures |
7 | Fractionation | Mebis Lectures |
8 | Hypo / hyper fractionation | Mebis Lectures |
9 | Dose distribution and scatter analysis | Mebis Lectures |
10 | Classical radiotherapy; A. Patient data acquisition B. Isodose distributions | Mebis Lectures |
11 | Classical radiotherapy; A. Inhomogeneity correction B. Treatment verification | Mebis Lectures |
12 | Modern radiotherapy; A. Three dimensional conformal radiotherapy B. Density adjusted radiotherapy | Mebis Lectures |
13 | Stereotactic radiotherapy and radiotherapy | Mebis Lectures |
14 | Stereotactic body radiotherap | Mebis Lectures |
Resources |
Course notes wil be given to the students |
-Basic Clinical Radiobiology, 4.baskı Ed. Michael Joiner ve Albert van der Kogel -Radiobiology for the Radiologist, 6.baskı Eric J. Hall, Amato J. Giaccia -Basic Radiotherapy Physics and Biology, David S. Chang, Foster D. Lasley, Indra J. Das, Marc S. Mendonca, Joseph R. Dynlacht -The Physcis of Radiation Therapy 5.baskı, Faiz M. Khan, John P. Gibbons. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
1 | The student acquires theoretical and practical knowledge related to radiotherapy field at a basic level. | X | |||||
2 | The student owns information about moral discipline and ethical rules related to radiotherapy field. | X | |||||
3 | Using basic theoretical and practical knowledge about the field of radiotherapy, the student performs mechanical controls of devices and equipment used in radiotherapy, and takes part in the immobilization and treatment processes of patients who will receive radiotherapy. | X | |||||
4 | The student manages a duty independently by using the knowledge about his field at a basic level. | X | |||||
5 | The student evaluates the knowledge about his field at a basic level with a critical approach, he designates his learning needs and directs his learning. | X | |||||
6 | Communicates professionally with patients and their relatives, taking into account their cultural sensitivities. | ||||||
7 | Acts in accordance with and participates in quality assurance processes in the radiotherapy department. | X | |||||
8 | The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues. | X | |||||
9 | The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities. | X | |||||
10 | Conducts the preparation process for a radiotherapy application. | ||||||
11 | Performs patient preparation and patient information stages. | ||||||
12 | Conducts imaging applications for a radiotherapy application. | ||||||
13 | Performs radiotherapy applications with different devices. | ||||||
14 | Performs radiotherapy with different treatment techniques. | ||||||
15 | Performs radiosurgery applications. | ||||||
16 | Works in brachytherapy applications. |
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
Total | 100 |