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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

RDT106

Course Name:

Basic Oncology

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 MUCİZE SARIHAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi MUCİZE SARIHAN

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The purpose of this course is to introduce the basis of oncology, cell and cell exchange, transformation of cancer cells, differences between benign and malign cells, factor of the cancer, common cancers and types of cancer. Moreover students will be have knowledge about cell, cancer cell and cell transformation. This course also provides to introduce cancer types and radiotherapy treatment modalities.

Course Content:

• To distinguish normal and abnormal cells.
• To identify about the cancer which is world biggest illness.
• To describe the necessary information for early detection.
• To explain prevention of cancer.
• To describe about nutrition and healthy life.

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.
3) 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.
Learning Competence
1) Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level.
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) Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently.
2) Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Syllabus Discuss Course Outline
2)	The development of cancer cells, ways of spread and metastasis
3)	Research the triggering cause of cancer and discussion
4)	Lung Cancer
5)	Colon cancer and eating habits.
6)	Cervix cancer and endometrial cancer
7)	Rectal Cancer
8)	Visa exam
9)	Gastric cancer
10)	Head and neck cancer.
11)	Examination of childhood cancer and leukemia
12)	Leukemias and lymphomas in adults ages
13)	Prostate cancer and the importance of screening
14)	Cancer threatment
15)	Final exam
16)	Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Reading material will be given on weekly Basis together with the assignment sheets.
References:	TURKISH JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY Temel ve Klinik Radyoterapi Kitabı

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
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
Lesson
Seminar
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
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	Workload
Course Hours	16	64
Laboratory	3	12
Application	16	64
Midterms	1	3
Final	1	3
Total Workload		146