| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cytokines | BYK726 | Elective | Doctorate degree | 1 | Spring | 3 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Fatma Ceyla ERALDEMİR
Assistant Prof. Dr. Berrin ÖZTAŞ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Having basic knowledge about cytokines
General properties of cytokines, Functions of cytokines, Regulation of cytokines, Role of cytokines in important cytokines, Interferons and diseases, Clinical uses of cytokines, Knowledge of the normal mechanism of the immune system
Immunodulation, Mechanism of action of immunomodulators, Types of immunomodulators, Clinical uses of immunomodulators and knowledge of adjuvants
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
Understanding the role of cytokines, intercellular signal proteins, in regulating many different biological events such as the formation of immunological and inflammatory responses, hematopoiesis and wound healing. To know the important biological roles of released cytokines, target cells in growth, differentiation, activation and tissue repair in response to different stimuli in the metabolism.
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