Information Package / Course Catalogue
Radiology in Veterinary Medicine
Course Code: VCR606
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 0
Credit: 1
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

Introduction of veterinary radiology and principles

Course Content

Description of radiology and X-ray machine, X-ray and display development, tapes and frames, having a dark room, dry and wet system baths, inserting a film in a cassette, radiographical positions, doses, simple and contrast radiography, washing and drying, archieve, radiation pathology and worker protection

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Zeynep CENGİZ
Learning Outcomes
1.1. To gain basic knowledge for veterinary radiology advanced diagnostics,
2.2. To gain practical education for veterinary radiology unit,
3.3. To gain course content knowledges
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.Alkan Z. (1999). Veteriner Radyoloji. Ankara.
2.Mina Ajans Morgan, J.,Wolvekamp, P. (2005). An Atlas of Radiology of the Traumatized Dog and Cat;, Blackwell USA.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Description of radiology and basic x-ray physics
Week 2 - Theoretical
Features and accessorius of x-ray machine
Week 3 - Theoretical
Creating x-ray, features of x-ray and gama rays
Week 4 - Theoretical
Display development
Week 5 - Theoretical
X-ray films, sizes, stocking, dosimeters
Week 6 - Theoretical
X-ray and gamma rays’ harmful effects on organs
Week 7 - Theoretical
Sterilization methods -3
Week 8 - Theoretical
Midterm exam, X-ray department
Week 9 - Theoretical
Radiographical positions, radiography shooting techniques -1
Week 10 - Theoretical
Radiographical positions, radiography shooting techniques -2
Week 11 - Theoretical
Contrast materials
Week 12 - Theoretical
Getting ready of film baths and handicaps of washed films
Week 13 - Theoretical
Washing, drying and archieve
Week 14 - Theoretical
Worker protection
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140114
Assignment202550
Individual Work120020
Midterm Examination120121
Final Examination120121
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)126
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026