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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

RDT104

Course Name:

Radiotherapy Devices

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	5

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:	The purpose of this course is to provide the most appropriate treatment for cancer patients,according to tumor location, students have the tumor maximum dose, while the environment healthy tissues and critical organs ability to make the selection of devices to minimize damage.
Course Content:	Basic radiotherapy concepts, Radiotherapy methods, Similarities and differences between radiotherapy methods, Radiotherapy devices, Radiotherapy for cancer placement, the stage and the type, Depending on the location of the cancer, the condition and the type of cancer, which radiotherapy device can be used

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)
1)	Stereotactic Radiotherapy
1)	Final exam
1)	final exam
1)	Introduction to the course
2)	Electromagnetic spectrum
3)	Radiotherapy
4)	BT simulator device
5)	The collimator
6)	MR
7)	Co-60 device
8)	Visa Exam
9)	Linear Accelerators
10)	Image Guidance Radiotherapy
11)	Stereotactic Radiotherapy
12)	Gamma Knife
13)	Cyber Knife
14)	Examination of the course
15)	final exam
16)	Final exam

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.
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
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
Quizzes	2	% 2
Homework Assignments	1	% 3
Midterms	1	% 35
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
Quizzes	2	3	6
Midterms	1	15	15
Final	1	25	25
Total Workload			136