Information Package

Program of Medical Imaging Techniques

TGT219

RADIOTHERAPHY

Course Code
TGT219
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explain the concepts of radiotherapy
  2. Simulate radiotherapy treatment
  3. Make arrangement for radiotherapy
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionBasic concepts of radiotherapy, radiotherapy simulation, immobilization, individual block operations, implementation of treatment plan.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Basic concepts of radiotherapy
2nd Week Basic concepts of radiotherapy
3rd Week Radiotherapy simulation
4th Week Radiotherapy simulation
5th Week Immobilization
6th Week Immobilization
7th Week Immobilization
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Individual block operations
10th Week Individual block operations
11th Week Individual block operations
12th Week Implementation of treatment plan
13th Week Implementation of treatment plan
14th Week Rewiew
Recommended or Required ReadingThe Physics of Radiation Therapy, Faiz M. KAHAN, 2003
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Presentation of Case Study 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
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 15 1 15
Preparation for Final exam 1 15 15
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 15 15
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load92
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.06
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10
K11 X X X
K12
K13
K14 X X X
K15
K16