Information Package / Course Catalogue
Radiology
Course Code: VET310
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 0
Credit: 1
Lab: 0
ECTS: 1
Objectives of the Course

To prepare the infrastructure for conscious using of diagnostic imaging methods for people to work as a veterinarian in clinical practice. To teach the implementation of basic X-ray shooting techniques . To teach the interpretation of x-ray film and diagnosis .To teach the techniques and application of ultrasonography To teach thermography techniques and application To teach the basic working principles and application areas of magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography methods.

Course Content

X-ray physics, radiographic processing equipment, standard drafting technique and radiation protection principle

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Zeynep BOZKAN ÜNAL
Prof. Murat SARIERLER
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to have basic knowledge of X-ray physics, radiographic examination equipment, standard radiographic techniques and radiation safety.
2.To be able to take x-ray and process it.
3.To be able gain the basic and sufficient knowledge about basic radiographic techniques necessary for diagnosis
4.To be able to have basic knowledge about the establishment and operation of a radiology unit in veterinary medicine
5.To be able to apply the basic radiographic examination methods related to systems and organs, interpret the findings.
6.To be able to comprehend ultrasonography, scintigraphy, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.1. Güzel, N., Yavru, N.Konya, Veteriner Genel Radyoloji, 1997
2.2. Alkan, Z. (1999) Veteriner Radyoloji, Mina Ajans, Ankara.
3.3. Thrall, D.E. (2002) Textbook of Veterinary Diagnostic Radiology, Saunders Elsevier, St. Louis, Missouri.
4.4. Coulson, A., Lewis, N. (2004 ) An Atlas of Interpretative Radiographic Anatomy of the Dog and Cat, Blackwell Publishing, Ames.
5.5. Burk, R.L., Feeney, D.A. (2003) Small Animal Radiology and Ultrasonography A Diagnostic Atlas and Text, Saunders, Missouri.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The aim of the course content and the presentation of referrence books. Discussing the importance of diagnostic imaging methods in the veterinary medicine.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Basic Roentgen Physics (Electromagnetic Wave and X-ray, producing of x-rays)
Week 3 - Theoretical
Roentgen Tools and Accessories
Week 4 - Theoretical
Producing of an image and affected factors
Week 5 - Theoretical
Roentgen techniques, positions and dosages.
Week 6 - Theoretical
The side effects of the Roentgen and gamma rays on organs and basic radiation safety.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Dark room, film processing solutions, processing methods, processing errors (Technical errors, positional errors, artifacts, etc), Identify the errors and artifacts and correction/preventionMidterm exam
Week 8 - Theoretical
Skeletal and Respiratory System Radiography
Week 9 - Theoretical
Gastroinstestinal System Radiography
Week 10 - Theoretical
Uriner System and Cardiovascular System Radiography
Week 11 - Theoretical
Exotic animal radiography
Week 12 - Theoretical
Scintigraphy,computed tomography
Week 13 - Theoretical
Magnetic resonance imaging
Week 14 - Theoretical
Ultrasonography
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140114
Assignment1022
Midterm Examination1213
Final Examination1213
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)22
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026