| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tumor Markers | BYK724 | Elective | Doctorate degree | 1 | Spring | 3 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Hale MARAL KIR
Assistant Prof. Dr. Berrin ÖZTAŞ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) To learn tumoral biomarkers
To be able to integrate biochemistry laboratory in the screening, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of tumoral clinical conditions
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||
| 1 | High | High | Middle | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
Circulating cell products and tumor cells such as DNA, RNA and proteins (enzymes, serum proteins, metabolites, receptors, carcinoembryonic proteins, oncoproteins and proteins) that are associated with tumor formation and / or tumor growth are used as tumor markers.
Weekly Schedule
1) Cancer Biology, Carcinogenesis and Tumor Cytopathology I2) Cancer Biology, Carcinogenesis and Tumor Cytopathology II
3) Tumor Immunology
4) Tumor Immunology
5) Cancer Molecular Epidemiology
6) Cell Membrane and Signal Transmission Mechanisms
7) Tumor formation and tumor markers
8) Oncogenes
9) MID-TERM EXAM
10) Metastasis and Introduction to tumor markers
11) Clinical applications of tumor markers
12) Methods for measuring tumor markers
13) Specific tumor markers ı
14) Specific tumor markers II
15) Oncofetal antigens
16) Midterm Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
40% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
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Total | 100% | |||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required