Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
RADIOLOGIC ANATOMY RTP152 2. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 6.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Associate's Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
Instructors Seher Berna KIRDÖK TANŞU
Assistants
Goals To establish a knowledge base in factors that influence the production and recording of radiographic images for patient simulation, treatment planning and treatment verification in radiation oncology and to acquire knowledge and skills about recognizing anatomical system, organs and structures with imaging methods.
Course Content 1. Week : The Place of Radiological Anatomy in Radiation Oncology, 2. Week : Conventional Radiography, 3. Week : Digital Radiography, 4. Week : The Radiotherapy Simulator, 5. Week : Computed Tomograpy-Simulator, 6. Week : Portal Radiography, 7. Week : Magnetic Resonance, 8. Week : Midterm Exam, 9. Week : Positron Emission Tomography, 10. Week : Ultrasonography and Optic Imaging, 11. Week : Radiological Anatomy of the Head and Neck, 12. Week : Radiological Anatomy of the Thorax, 13. Week : Radiological Anatomy of the Abdomen and the Pelvis, 14. Week : Radiological Anatomy of the Extremity and the Spine, 15. Week : Final Exam.
Learning Outcomes 1) Explain the importance of imaging with computed tomography, magnetic resonance, positron emission tomography in radiation therapy.
2) Differentiate between sagittal, coronal and axial planes of the body.
3) Explain the difference between imaging modalities using the relevant terminology.
4) Identify normal anatomical structures on radiological images.
5) Describe image formation and orientation for computed tomography, magnetic resonance, positron emission tomography, ultrasonography and image fusion.

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week The Place of Radiological Anatomy in Radiotherapy, Lecture; Question Answer

Problem Based Learning 		Seminar
2. Week Basic Principles of the Digital Imaging Lecture; Question Answer

Problem Based Learning 		Seminar
3. Week Imaging Equipment (Simulator, Portal Imaging System) Lecture; Question Answer

Problem Based Learning 		Seminar
4. Week Image Acquisition (Simulator, Portal Imaging System) Lecture; Question Answer

Problem Based Learning 		Seminar
5. Week Image Acquisition Errors Lecture; Question Answer

Problem Based Learning 		Seminar
6. Week Computed Tomograpy in Radiotherapy Lecture; Question Answer

Problem Based Learning 		Seminar
7. Week Other Imaging Modalities in Radiotherapy Lecture; Question Answer

Problem Based Learning 		Seminar
8. Week MIDTERM EXAM Question Answer
9. Week Radiological Anatomy of the Head and Neck Lecture; Question Answer

Problem Based Learning 		Seminar
10. Week Radiological Anatomy of the Thorax Lecture; Question Answer

Problem Based Learning 		Seminar
11. Week Radiological Anatomy of the Abdomen Lecture; Question Answer

Problem Based Learning 		Seminar
12. Week Radiological Anatomy of the Pelvis Lecture; Question Answer

Problem Based Learning 		Seminar
13. Week Radiological Anatomy of the Extremity Lecture; Question Answer

Problem Based Learning 		Seminar
14. Week Radiological Anatomy of the Spine Lecture; Question Answer

Problem Based Learning 		Seminar
15. Week FINAL EXAM Question Answer

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Arıncı K (ed).Uygulamalı Anatomi, 1.Baskı,Türkiye Klinikleri Yayınevi,1993, Ankara
Perez and Brady (eds), Principles and Practice of Radiation Oncology,. 6th ed. St. Louis, MO: Mosby Elsevier 2013
Temel Radyoloji. Çeviri Editörü: Tunacı A, Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri 2007.
Washington CM, Leaver D, editors. Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy. 3rd ed. St. Louis, MO: Mosby Elsevier; 2010

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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 15 2
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 15 1
Midterm Exam 1 4
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 1
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  • Weekly Topics (Content)
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  • Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
  • ECTS credits and course workload