Basic Concepts and Classification In Stem Cell
Stem Cell and Tissue Regeneration
Institute of Health Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Concepts and Classification In Stem Cell | KHT535 | Compulsory | Master's degree | 1 | Spring | 7 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Yusufhan YAZIR
Associate Prof. Dr. Gökhan DURUKSU
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Have knowledge about the basic properties of stem cells.
2) Have knowledge about the classification of stem cells.
3) Have knowledge about pluripotent stem cells, mesenchymal stem cells, bone marrow stem cells, stem cells of other tissues and cancer stem cells.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | |||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||
| 1 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 2 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 3 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
This course includes topics such as basic features , potentials, classifications and tissues of stem cells in the body.
Weekly Schedule
1) Cell2) Basic characteristics of stem cells
3) Stem cell niche
4) Stemness; definitions, criteria and standards
5) Classification of stem cells
6) Embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells
7) Embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells
8) Midterm
9) Pluripotent stem cells
10) Mesenchymal stem cells
11) Bone marrow derived stem cells
12) Stem cells in musculoskeletal system
13) Stem cells in the heart and vein system
14) Other tissue-specific stem cells
15) Cancer stem cell
16) Final exam
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Kök Hücre. Prof.Dr. Alp CAN, 2013. Akademisyen Kitabevi, ISBN:9786054649433
2- Essentials of stem cell biology, Editör: Robert Lanza, John Gearhart, Brigid Hogan, Douglas Melton, Roger Pedersen, E. Donnall Thomas, James A. Thomson. 2006 Elsevier Academic Press
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Lecture
3) Question-Answer
4) Discussion
5) Lab / Workshop
6) 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
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required