Radiotherapy
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

General course introduction information

Course Code:

RDT217

Course Name:

Simulation Techniques

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	4

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

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:	With this course, the student learns to perform tumor-based simulation, to immobilize the patient, and to calculate the treatment area by considering the displacement of the tumor caused by critical organ movements.
Course Content:	Effects of radiation, Deterministic effects, Conditions affecting immobilization, Spine irradiation techniques, Conformal Radiotherapy techniques, Conventional Radiotherapy techniques, Stereotactic Radiotherapy techniques.

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)	Biological Fundamentals of Radiology	Literature review.
2)	Radiation damages	Literature review.
3)	Target Volume Definitions	Literature review.
4)	Immobilization and Simulation	Literature review.
5)	Brachytherapy	Literature review.
6)	Oncological Imaging Methods	Literature review.
7)	Simulation in Head and Neck Tumors	Literature review.
8)	Midterm exam	textbook
9)	Materials Used in Immobilization	Literature review.
10)	Irradiation Techniques and Devices According to Immobilization and Simulation Status	Literature review.
11)	Radiotherapy Techniques	Literature review.
12)	Oncological Terms	Literature review.
13)	Terms Related to Target Volumes	Literature review.
14)	Radiotherapy in Radiological Patients	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 ve Klinik Radyoterapi

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11
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.	3
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
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
4)	Transfer the ideas based on the basic knowledge and skills acquired within the field through written and oral communication.	4
5)	Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals.	3
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.	3
7)	Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge.	4
8)	Evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills at basic level within the field with a critical approach, determine and respond to learning needs.	3
9)	Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level.	4
10)	Gain awareness of lifelong learning.	3
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.	3
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.	4
13)	Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently.	3
14)	Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.	4
15)	Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project.	3

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Reading
Homework
Q&A / Discussion
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
Homework Assignments	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
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
Midterms	1	25	25
Final	1	35	35
Total Workload			150