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Laser Applications in Medicine

Course Code	: BYF630
Course Type	: Area Elective
Couse Group	: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language	: Turkish
Work Placement	: N/A

Theory	: 2
Prt.	: 0
Credit	: 2
Lab	: 0
ECTS	: 5

Objectives of the Course

The course aims to introduce the acquisition of laser light, types and properties of lasers, laser-tissue interactions, application methods and usage of laser in medicine

Course Content

Acquisition of laser light, types and properties of lasers, laser-tissue interactions, application methods and usage of laser in medicine are covered

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Learning Outcomes

1.	To learn about the acquisition, properties and types of laser light
2.	To learn about laser tissue interactions
3.	To comprehend differences and similarities of laser light with other light sources (LED, etc.)
4.	To learn about the methods of application and usage areas of laser light in medicine
5.	To gain information on calculation of laser dose

Recommended or Required Reading

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week 1 - Theoretical

Basic properties of laser light

Week 2 - Theoretical

Mechanisms of forming laser light

Week 3 - Theoretical

Types of lasers

Week 4 - Theoretical

Types of lasers and their properties

Week 5 - Theoretical

Interaction of laser with tissues

Week 6 - Theoretical

Laser application methods

Week 7 - Intermediate Exam

Midterm exam

Week 8 - Theoretical

Lasers that are used in surgery and their properties

Week 9 - Theoretical

Lasers that are used in dermatology and their properties

Week 10 - Theoretical

Lasers that are used in gastroenterology and other internal medicine and their properties

Week 11 - Theoretical

Lasers used in photodynamic therapy and their properties

Week 12 - Theoretical

Lasers for research purposes

Week 13 - Theoretical

Calculation of laser dose

Week 14 - Theoretical

Differences and similarities of laser light with other light sources (LED, etc.), discussion

Week 15 - Final Exam

Final exam

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Type of Assessment	Count	Percent
Presentation	1	%2.5
Quiz	1	%2.5
Midterm Examination	1	%25
Final Examination	1	%70

Workload Calculation

Activities	Count	Preparation	Time	Total Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory	13	1	2	39
Presentation	1	2	0	2
Reading	15	2	2	60
Quiz	1	2	0	2
Midterm Examination	1	2	2	4
Final Examination	1	10	2	12
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)				119

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	PÇ-14	PÇ-15	PÇ-16	PÇ-17	PÇ-18	PÇ-19	PÇ-20
OÇ-1	5	4	5	4	5	4	5	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	3	3	3	5	4
OÇ-2	5	4	5	4	5	4	5	4	4	4	4	5	4	4	4	4	3	3	5	4
OÇ-3	5	4	5	4	5	3	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	3	3	3	4	4
OÇ-4	5	4	5	4	5	4	5	4	4	4	5	4	4	4	4	4	3	3	5	4
OÇ-5	5	4	5	4	5	3	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	3	3	3	4	4

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