Information Package / Course Catalogue
Radiogenomics and Oncology
Course Code: TGT159
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: 2
Objectives of the Course

The purpose of this course is to teach medical imaging technicians how medical imaging techniques are integrated with genomic data in the fields of radyogenomics and oncology, enabling them to understand new approaches in cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Course Content

It covers the intersection of medical imaging techniques with genomic sciences, focusing on radyogenomics. It emphasizes cancer biology, radiation biology, and how this information can be utilized for cancer diagnosis and treatment. Students have the opportunity to analyze real-world data using multidisciplinary approaches.

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Learning Outcomes
1.Students will understand medical imaging techniques and how these techniques are used in cancer diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring processes.
2.By learning the fundamental principles of genomic information and radiation biology, students will grasp how these principles are applied in radyogenomics research.
3.Ability to Apply Principles of Different Radiological Imaging Techniques
4.They will acquire the ability to collaborate multidisciplinarily and see health issues from different perspectives.
5.They will be prepared to face challenges related to ethical, legal, and social issues that may arise in medical practice.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Cancer genetics and genomics for personalized medicine, Il-Jin Kim
2.Atlas of Anatomic Pathology with Imaging, Gerhard R.F. Krueger, L. Maximilian Buja
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Fundamental Concepts of Radyogenomics and Oncology
Week 2 - Theoretical
Oncology According to Imaging Modalities
Week 3 - Theoretical
Genome, Genes, and Chromosomes
Week 4 - Theoretical
Cancer Biology
Week 5 - Theoretical
The Role of Radiation in Cancer Treatment
Week 6 - Theoretical
Relationship Between Imaging and Genomic Data
Week 7 - Theoretical
Medical Imaging and Genomic Data Collection Techniques
Week 8 - Theoretical
Use of Algorithms for Medical Imaging and Genomic Data Analysis/Midterm exemination
Week 9 - Theoretical
Radyogenomic Applications
Week 10 - Theoretical
Real-World Radyogenomic Case Analysis
Week 11 - Theoretical
The Importance of a Multidisciplinary Approach
Week 12 - Theoretical
Ethical and Legal Issues
Week 13 - Theoretical
Case Studies Using Various Radiological Images
Week 14 - Theoretical
Latest Research in Radyogenomics
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Assignment1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Midterm Examination1314
Final Examination1314
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026