Information Package

Program of Medical Imaging Techniques

TGT113

MEDICAL IMAGING I

Course Code
TGT113
Semester
First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 4
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterFirst Term (Fall)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Perform the necessary preparations for radiographic examinations.
  2. Conduct radiographic imaging of the head, face, and vertebral regions.
  3. Perform radiography of the thorax, abdomen, and extremities (upper and lower).
  4. Conduct radiographic imaging of the lungs and heart.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionIn this course, the fundamental concepts of medical imaging are addressed. Students learn how to prepare for radiographic examinations and how to obtain radiographs of the head, face, vertebrae, thorax, abdomen, upper and lower extremities, lungs, and heart.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Radiography
2nd Week Introduction to X-ray Equipment
3rd Week Preparations for Radiographic Examination I
4th Week Preparations for Radiographic Examination II
5th Week Introduction to Fluoroscopy Equipment and Its Special Applications
6th Week Skull Radiography
7th Week Facial Bone Radiography
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Vertebral Column Radiography
10th Week Thoracic and Abdominal Radiography
11th Week Upper and Lower Extremity Radiography
12th Week Pediatric Radiographic Techniques and Radiographic Imaging of Different Species
13th Week Introduction to Panoramic Dental Imaging Equipment
14th Week Special Radiographic Positions and Patient Communication Techniques
Recommended or Required ReadingTemel Radyoloji Tekniği, Editör: Tamer Kaya, Güneş & Nobel Kitabevi, 1997
Klinik Radyoloji, Editör: Ercan Tuncel, Güneş & Nobel Kitabevi, 1994
Tibbi Görüntüleme Fiziği, Editörler: Orhan Oyar, Ufuk K Gülsoy, SDÜ Tıp Fakültesi, 2003
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
  • Presentation
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Practice 1 30
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 36 36
Course hours 15 6 90
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 24 24
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load152
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.06
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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