Information Package / Course Catalogue
Radiology Pathology
Course Code: TGT160
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to provide medical imaging technicians with the skills to recognize common pathological findings in radiological images.

Course Content

Basic concepts of pathology, radiological imaging techniques, principles and advantages of imaging methods according to pathology. Organ-based pathologies, systemic pathologies, cancer, infectious diseases, metabolic and degenerative diseases' radiological findings. Analysis of radiological images based on real cases.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Muhammed HASDEMİR
Learning Outcomes
1.Identifies common pathological findings on X-ray, computed tomography, magnetic resonance, and dental radiography images.
2.Uses analytical thinking skills while evaluating radiological images.
3.Explains the basic principles and advantages of different radiological imaging methods.
4.Distinguishes pathological conditions related to organs and systems on radiological images.
5.Explains the importance of medical ethics, patient safety, and professional responsibility in the field of radiological pathology.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Radiographic Pathology for Technologists, Nina Kowalczyk.
2.Atlas of Anatomic Pathology with Imaging, Gerhard R.F. Krueger, L. Maximilian Buja
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The Importance of Pathology in Radiology
Week 2 - Theoretical
Pathology According to Imaging Modalities
Week 3 - Theoretical
Recognition of Pathologies such as Pneumonia, Atelectasis, Pleural Effusion, and Pneumothorax in Chest X-rays
Week 4 - Theoretical
Evaluation of Pathologies in CT and MRI Chest Images
Week 5 - Theoretical
Recognition of Liver, Kidney, Spleen, and Intestinal Pathologies in Abdominal X-rays
Week 6 - Theoretical
Evaluation of Pathologies in CT and MRI Abdominal Images
Week 7 - Theoretical
Recognition of Trauma, Infection, Tumor, and Metabolic Bone Diseases in Bone X-rays
Week 8 - Theoretical
Evaluation of Pathologies in CT and MRI Bone and Joint Images/Midterm exemination
Week 9 - Theoretical
Recognition of Pathologies such as Trauma, Hematoma, Aneurysm, and Tumor in Brain and Skull X-rays
Week 10 - Theoretical
Evaluation of Pathologies in CT and MRI Brain and Nervous System Images
Week 11 - Theoretical
Recognition of Pathologies such as Decay, Abscess, and Tumor in Dental X-rays
Week 12 - Theoretical
Evaluation of Pathologies in Panoramic X-rays
Week 13 - Theoretical
Case Studies on Various Radiological Images
Week 14 - Theoretical
Review and Reinforcement of Topics Covered During the Course
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory144284
Midterm Examination1718
Final Examination1718
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
OÇ-1
5
3
4
OÇ-2
3
3
3
OÇ-3
2
3
4
3
OÇ-4
5
3
3
OÇ-5
3
3
4
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026