Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Radiation Biology BIO545 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 8.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Gülgün ÇAKMAK ARSLAN
Instructor(s)
Goals The aim of this lecture is to get detailed knowledge about the basic concepts concerning on the biological effects of radiation and the effects of ionizing radiation on biomolecules, cell components, cells, tissues and whole body.
Course Content Definition of radiation and different radiation sources, Ionizing radiation and its characteristics, Radioactivity and radioactive decay, Dose units, dose rates and dose given at intervals, The use of radiation in biology and medicine, The effects of radiation on living things, The effects of radiation on nucleic acids and proteins, The effects of radiation on cell membrane and organels, The effects of radiation at tissue and organ level, Radyoprotectors, Damages of lethal ve sublethal radiation, Radiation and cancer
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 To understand the basic concepts of radiation and its characteristics.
2 To understand the effects of radiation on tissue and organs and to link to cancer formation.
3 To make students follow current developments in this field of research by reading/discussing new research papers and to evaluate
4 To be able to share information about radiobiology by oral and written language.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Definition of radiation and different radiation sources
2. Week Ionizing radiation and its characteristics
3. Week Radioactivity and radioactive decay
4. Week Dose units, dose rates and dose given at intervals
5. Week The use of radiation in biology and medicine
6. Week The effects of radiation on living things
7. Week The effects of radiation on nucleic acids and proteins
8. Week Mid-term exam
9. Week The effects of radiation on cell membrane and organels
10. Week The effects of radiation at tissue and organ level
11. Week Radyoprotectors
12. Week Damages of lethal ve sublethal radiation
13. Week Radiation and cancer
14. Week Presentation and discussion about scientific papers
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Improve the scientific knowledge in the field of Biology to a more advanced level. Use the advenced knowledge to innovate, interpret the results, to apply the results and to design unique projects.
2 Gain the ability to identify scientific questions, compare, analyze and solve the problems independently.
3 Gain the skills of using the modern laboratory techniques and analysis methods in the field of biology.
4 Gain the ability to get the information by doing research, to evaluate, interpret and apply it.
5 Gain the ability of discussion, synthesis and applying the scientific knowledge.
6 Gain the ability to design experimental studies, do the applications and analyse the complicated results using advanced skills, like critical thinking, problem solving and deciding.
7 Use the scientific knowledge and apply the ability of problem solving, evaluate and analyse advanced concepts in interdiciplinary fields.
8 Gain the scientific knowledge to set up communication with the collegues. Gain the ability to follow and use of the literature. Gain the ability to share or present the results of his/her own studies with the scientists during a scientific conference, workshop or seminar.
9 Participate scientific collaborations effectively and lead a scientific study if necessary.
10 Follow the innovations in the field of biology. Gain the ability to find resources and to use the databases.
11 Find new or strategical approaches to solve an unpredicted or advanced problems.
12 Improve scientific knowledge where there is a little or limited data present. Gain the ability to connect the information from different scientific diciplines.
13 Find unique ideas and get in contact with the professionals in scientific topics using his/her knowledge and skills.
14 Have the ability to read, understand, speak and write a foreign language in order to contact with the scientists from all over the World.
15 Follow novel developments in computational software and hardware systems related with biology, use this knowledge and skill in research.
16 Obey the ethical regulations and watch the ethical issues while designing a scientific study, collecting data, evaluating and publishing them.
17 Adopt life-long learning strategies during performing scientific studies.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY1 4 4 4 4
PY2 4 4 4 4
PY3 5 5 5 5
PY4 4 4 4 4
PY5 2 2 2 2
PY6 2 2 2 2
PY7 3 3 3 3
PY8 4 4 4 4
PY9 2 2 2 2
PY10 4 4 4 4
PY11 2 2 2 2
PY12 4 4 4 4
PY13 3 3 3 3
PY14 2 2 2 2
PY15 2 2 2 2
PY16 4 4 4 4
PY17 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • 1. Thormod Henriksen and H. David Maillie, 2003. Radiation and Health, Taylor & Francis Group, London and New York.
  • 2. As, A.H.W., 1998. An Introduction to Radiobiology, 2nd Edition, J. Wiley anol Sons, New York.
  • 3. Özalpan, A. 2001.Temel Radyobiyoloji, 1. baskı, Haliç Üniversitesi
  • Mettler F. A., Upton A. C. (Eds): Medical Effects of Ionizing Radiation,, 2nd edition, W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia, (1995).
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 3 3
Homework 1 1 50 50
Homework 2 1 50 50
Final 1 3 3
Practice End-Of-Term 1 42 42
Classroom Activities 14 4 56
Total Workload 204
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 8.0