Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Bahar MÜEZZİNOĞLU
Prof. Dr. Çiğdem VURAL
Prof. Dr. Demir Kürşat YILDIZ
Assistant Prof. Dr. Seda DUMAN ÖZTÜRK

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Explains the role and basic approach of pathology for health.
2) Defines the methods of pathology used for diagnosis and treatment of dieases.
3) Explains pathology laboratory: Main role of technician, safety and methods.
4) Express the general classification of disease.
5) Explain the role of genetic, haemodinamic and immunologic disorders in pathogenesis of disease.
6) Explain the classificiation and etiology of neoplasia.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

		Program Competencies
		1	2	3	4	5	6
Learning Outcomes
	1	High	High	High	High	High	High
	2	High	High	High	High	High	High
	3	High	High	High	High	High	High
	4	High	High	High	High	High	High
	5	High	High	High	High	High	High
	6	High	High	High	High	High	High

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Anatomi, Histology, Microbiology

Course Contents

Introduction to general pathology. Pathology laboratory. Safety in Pathology laboratory. Basic methods and tissue preparation in a pathology laboratory. Tissue handling for histology and cytology in a pathology laboratory. Microscopy and dying methods. Biological and psycological basis of disease. Tissue injury and repair, aging and adaptation, intracellular accumlulations. Haemodinamic disorders. Acute and chronic inflammation. Immunology, hypersensitivity reactions and autoimmune diseases. Neoplasia: classification, epidemiology and terminology. Tumor biology, molecular and genetic basis carcinogenesis, carcinogens. Diagnosis and prevention of neoplasia and basic principles of treatment of cancer.

Weekly Schedule

1) Introduction of the department and the curriculum Introduction to pathology, historical development of pathology Functions of pathology
2) Hücre zedelenmesinin nedenleri Hücre zedelenmesinin mekanizmaları
3) Cellular Adaptation / Adaptation Types of Necrosis / Necrosis
4) Hemodynamic and blood circulation disorders Infarct, embolism, ischemia, hyperemia, edema, bleeding, hemorrhagic shock
5) Apoptosis Cell degeneration, intracellular deposits, calcification, hyaline degeneration, amyloidosis
6) immunopathology Immunological response, antigen-antibody reaction Hypersensitivity reactions
7) acute inflammation chronic inflammation Granulomatous inflammation and granulomatous diseases Chemical mediators
8) Midterm
9) Wound healing Granulation tissue, foreign body granulation tissue
10) Epithelial and connective tissue regeneration Fracture healing, periosteal reactions
11) Tumors, characteristics of benign and malignant tumors Nomenclature in tumors Tumor epidemiology, Grading and staging of tumors
12) Tumor biology and carcinogenesis Exogenous and endogenous carcinogens; co-factors in cancer
13) Soft tissue tumors of controversial origin Precancerous lesions and carcinomas of the mouth Jaw cysts (Odontogenic, non-odontogenic and pseudocysts), jawbone dysplasias
14) Odontogenic and non-odontogenic tumors and tumor-like lesions White lesions and tumor-like formations of the mucosa., Pigmented lesions of the oral cavity
15) Salivary gland diseases and tumors. metastatic tumors
16) Final exams

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Group Study
5) Simulation
6) Brain Storming
7) Lab / Workshop

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade	40%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	60%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Work Placement(s)

Not Required

Course Unit Title	Course Unit Code	Type of Course Unit	Level of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	ECTS Credits
Pathology		Elective	Bachelor's degree	2	Fall	3