RDT111 RadiobiologyIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs RadiotherapyGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Radiotherapy
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

General course introduction information

Course Code: RDT111
Course Name: Radiobiology
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 4
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Associate TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Short Cycle EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi TUĞBA ŞAŞMAZ KURU
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi MUCİZE SARIHAN
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: This course aims to investigate the radiological effects on cells and to understand the differences between healthy cells and diseased cells. In this direction, it aims to transfer the studies of ionizing radiations, radioactive elements and control mechanisms to the students. At the same time, it explains the radiation effect mechanisms and transfers the relations with each other.
Course Content: Basic definitions and concepts related to radiobiology,
Ionizing radiations and absorption of radiation energy,
Effects of radiation on the cell,
The effects of radiation on tissues and organs and the sensitivities of tissues and organs to radiation,
Early and late effects of radiation on living things.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Possess theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resource on basic level based on qualifications gained at secondary education level.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Gain the skills to use basic level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired within the field in the same field of a higher education level or in a field of same level.
2) Interpret and evaluate data, define problems, do analysis, produce solutions based on proof with using basic level knowledge and practices gained within the field.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Transfer the ideas based on the basic knowledge and skills acquired within the field through written and oral communication.
2) Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge.
Learning Competence
1) Evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills at basic level within the field with a critical approach, determine and respond to learning needs.
2) Gain awareness of lifelong learning.
Field Specific Competence
1) Possess social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.
2) Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.
2) Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project.

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the course Literature review
2) Definition of Radiobiology, Historical Development of Radiobiology Literature review
3) Radioactive Elements and Their Properties Literature review
4) Ionizing Radiations and Absorption of Radiation Energy Literature review
5) Distribution of Radiation Energy, Let And RBE, Effects of Radiation on Nucleic Acids and Proteins Literature review
6) Radiation Effect mechanisms Literature review
7) Biological Effects of Radiation Literature review
8) Midterm exam Textbook
9) Examination of the Cell Cycle with Radioactive Elements Literature review
10) Dividing Cells and Survival Curves Literature review
11) Cell Damage and Repair Caused by Radiation Literature review
12) Genetic Control of Cellular Radiation response Literature review
13) The Importance of Oxygen in the Effect of Radiation on Cells Literature review
14) Course review Literature review
15) Final exam Textbook

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Reading material will be given on weekly Basis together with the assignment sheets.
References: Temel Radyobiyoloji

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes
1) Possess theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resource on basic level based on health qualifications gained at secondary education level.
2) Gain the skills to use basic level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired within the field in the same field of a higher education level or in a field of same level.
3) Interpret and evaluate data, define problems, do analysis, produce solutions based on proof with using basic level knowledge and practices gained within the field.
4) Transfer the ideas based on the basic knowledge and skills acquired within the field through written and oral communication.
5) Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals.
6) Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
7) Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge.
8) Evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills at basic level within the field with a critical approach, determine and respond to learning needs.
9) Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level.
10) Gain awareness of lifelong learning.
11) Possess social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.
12) Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security.
13) Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently.
14) Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.
15) Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Possess theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resource on basic level based on health qualifications gained at secondary education level.
2) Gain the skills to use basic level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired within the field in the same field of a higher education level or in a field of same level.
3) Interpret and evaluate data, define problems, do analysis, produce solutions based on proof with using basic level knowledge and practices gained within the field.
4) Transfer the ideas based on the basic knowledge and skills acquired within the field through written and oral communication.
5) Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals.
6) Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
7) Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge.
8) Evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills at basic level within the field with a critical approach, determine and respond to learning needs.
9) Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level.
10) Gain awareness of lifelong learning.
11) Possess social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.
12) Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security.
13) Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently.
14) Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.
15) Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Homework
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment etc.)

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 1 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 15 3 45
Study Hours Out of Class 15 2 30
Homework Assignments 1 15 15
Quizzes 8 2 16
Midterms 1 20 20
Final 1 35 35
Total Workload 161