Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 1 / Fall Semester | ||||
| Level of Course | 2nd Cycle Degree Programme | ||||
| Type of Course | Optional | ||||
| Department | MONECULER BIOLOGY AND GENETICS | ||||
| Pre-requisities and Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face | ||||
| Teaching Period | 14 Weeks | ||||
| Name of Lecturer | ÜMİT KUMBIÇAK (umitkumbicak@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| The aim of this course is to gain knowledge and skills about stem cell biology and current applications. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | can define concepts related to stem cell biology. |
PO-1 Obtain basic knowledge of Molecular Biology PO-2 Have information about current topics in molecular biology and genetics PO-5 Ability to design a research project in the field of molecular biology and genetics and to evaluate and present the results related to it PO-9 Recognizes and explains the molecular biology and genetics of the problems of other disciplines PO-10 Read and critically discuss the world-wide literature on molecular biology and molecular genetics |
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| LO-2 | can distinguish stem cell types. |
PO-1 Obtain basic knowledge of Molecular Biology PO-2 Have information about current topics in molecular biology and genetics PO-9 Recognizes and explains the molecular biology and genetics of the problems of other disciplines |
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| LO-3 | can compare embryonic and adult stem cells |
PO-2 Have information about current topics in molecular biology and genetics PO-9 Recognizes and explains the molecular biology and genetics of the problems of other disciplines PO-10 Read and critically discuss the world-wide literature on molecular biology and molecular genetics PO-11 Explains the basic functions of scientific processes, critically discusses and solves problems using appropriate statistical and computational methods, chooses contemporary experimental and theoretical approaches that will ultimately lead to the solution of molecular biology and genetic research problems |
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| LO-4 | can explain stem cell resources. |
PO-2 Have information about current topics in molecular biology and genetics PO-9 Recognizes and explains the molecular biology and genetics of the problems of other disciplines PO-10 Read and critically discuss the world-wide literature on molecular biology and molecular genetics |
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| LO-5 | can know the ethical and legal regulations about the production and therapeutic use of stem cells. |
PO-2 Have information about current topics in molecular biology and genetics PO-3 Ability to identify problems in Molecular Biology and genetics, to establish hypotheses for solving problems and to be able to solve hypothesis using various observational and experimental methods PO-4 Being ethical and responsible individuals who are sensitive to social and universal values in the field of Molecular Biology and genetics, who look after the priority areas of the country, research and produce and contribute to these issues PO-11 Explains the basic functions of scientific processes, critically discusses and solves problems using appropriate statistical and computational methods, chooses contemporary experimental and theoretical approaches that will ultimately lead to the solution of molecular biology and genetic research problems |
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| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| Definition and targets of stem cell biology, classification of stem cells, regulation of stem cell function, hemotopoietic stem cell, cord blood stem cells, cancer stem cells, stem cell therapy, stem cell applications in the world and in our country and ethical approaches. | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Introduction to stem cell biology | Explanation Method |
| 2 | Stem cell types and classification of stem cells | Explanation Method |
| 3 | Embryonic stem cells and their applications | Explanation Method |
| 4 | Identification of adult stem cells | Explanation Method |
| 5 | The comparison of embryonic and adult stem cells | Explanation Method |
| 6 | Hematopoietic stem cells and their applications, Cord blood banking | Explanation Method |
| 7 | Mesenchymal stem cells and their applications | Explanation Method |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Stem cell isolation and clinical applications | Explanation Method |
| 10 | tissue repair and regeneration with stem cells | Explanation Method |
| 11 | Current issues in stem cell biology | Explanation Method |
| 12 | Stem cells and gene therapy | Explanation Method |
| 13 | Stems cell applications in tissue engineering | Explanation Method |
| 14 | Future prospects and working areas from stem cell biology | Explanation Method |
| 15 | Ethical and legal applications related to stem cell studies | Explanation Method |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Essentials of Stem Cell Biology,Editors: Robert Lanza John Gearhart Brigid Hogan Douglas Melton Roger Pedersen E. Donnall Thomas James Thomson | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Course book, course presentations | ||
| Assessment Methods | |||
| Type of Assessment | Week | Hours | Weight(%) |
| mid-term exam | 8 | 1 | 40 |
| Other assessment methods | |||
| 1.Oral Examination | |||
| 2.Quiz | |||
| 3.Laboratory exam | |||
| 4.Presentation | |||
| 5.Report | |||
| 6.Workshop | |||
| 7.Performance Project | |||
| 8.Term Paper | |||
| 9.Project | |||
| final exam | 16 | 2 | 60 |
| Student Work Load | |||
| Type of Work | Weekly Hours | Number of Weeks | Work Load |
| Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) | 3 | 14 | 42 |
| Outside Class | |||
| a) Reading | 3 | 7 | 21 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 4 | 8 | 32 |
| c) Performance Project | 4 | 7 | 28 |
| d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 3 | 6 | 18 |
| e) Term paper/Project | 0 | ||
| Oral Examination | 0 | ||
| Quiz | 0 | ||
| Laboratory exam | 0 | ||
| Own study for mid-term exam | 3 | 6 | 18 |
| mid-term exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Own study for final exam | 3 | 6 | 18 |
| final exam | 2 | 1 | 2 |
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| Total work load; | 180 | ||