Information Package / Course Catalogue
Radiography Digestive System
Course Code: VCR556
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To learn digestive system, its direct and indirect radiography and interpretting of the system

Course Content

Appropriate techniques for digestive system radiography, contrast materials and dosages

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Ali BELGE
Prof. İbrahim AKIN
Learning Outcomes
1.1. Knows direct and indirect radiography of digestive system.
2.2. Learns techniques and equipments of direct and indirect radiography of digestive system, can image
3.3. Can interpret digestive system radiographies
4.To learn knowledge and propose suggestions on the area.
5.To find out and use resources about the profession in the area.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.1. Alkan Z. (1999). Veteriner Radsyoloji. Ankara. Mina Ajans
2.2. Burk R.L., Ackerman N. (1996). Small Animal Radiology and Ultrasonography. A Diagnostic Atlas and Text. Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders Company
3.3. Morgan, J.,Wolvekamp, P. (2005). An Atlas of Radiology of the Traumatized Dog and Cat;, Blackwell USA.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Radiographical anatomy of digestive system
Week 2 - Theoretical
Radiographical positions of digestive system imaging
Week 3 - Theoretical
Radiographical artefacts and techniques mistakes
Week 4 - Theoretical
Drugs used for contrast radiography of digestive system
Week 5 - Theoretical
Contrast radiography techniques of digestive system-1
Week 6 - Theoretical
Contrast radiography techniques of digestive system-2
Week 7 - Theoretical
Direct and indirect imagining of gaster and osefageus
Week 8 - Theoretical
Direct and indirect imagining of small intestines
Week 9 - Theoretical
Direct and indirect imagining of large intestines
Week 10 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm exam, Anormal findings and evaluation-1
Week 11 - Theoretical
Anormal findings and evaluation-2
Week 12 - Theoretical
Radiographical samples and discussion-1
Week 13 - Theoretical
Radiographical samples and discussion-2
Week 14 - Theoretical
Radiographical samples and discussion-3
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice140228
Assignment24110
Individual Work140114
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)102
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
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OÇ-1
5
5
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
1
4
2
1
1
3
1
3
1
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
1
4
2
1
1
3
1
3
1
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026