| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
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| Stem Cell Biology | TBG719 | Elective | Doctorate degree | 2 | Fall | 5 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant Prof. Dr. Zehra Seda HALBUTOĞULLARI
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) To learn basic concepts in stem cell biology
1) To learn basic concepts in stem cell biology
2) To learn self-renewal mechanisms and cell cycle regulators in stem cells
2) To learn self-renewal mechanisms and cell cycle regulators in stem cells
3) Identification of embryonic stem cells, identification of specific gene expressions, epigenetic properties, examination of renewal and differentiation mechanisms
3) Identification of embryonic stem cells, identification of specific gene expressions, epigenetic properties, examination of renewal and differentiation mechanisms
4) Be able to define adult stem cells
4) Be able to define adult stem cells
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Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
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Course Contents
Stem cells and types of these cells, isolation and clinical practice, ethical debates and legal regulations in stem cell applications, with molecular biology techniques will be more comprehensive knowledge of stem cell biology studies
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction to stem cell biology and basic concepts2) Self-renewal mechanisms in stem cells
3) Identification of adult stem cells
4) Hematopoietic stem cells
5) Mesenchymal stem cells
6) Amniotic fluid, cord blood, peripheral blood stem cells
7) Properties of skeletal and cardiac muscle stem cells
8) Quiz
9) Stem cells in the nervous system, stem cell applications in neurodegenerative diseases
10) Basic features of epidermal / skin stem cells
11) Identification of stem cells in cancer
12) Identification of embryonic stem cells, identification of specific gene expressions, epigenetic properties, examination of renewal and differentiation mechanisms
13) Cell therapy, stem cell applications in the clinic and ethical discussions
14) GMP (Good Laboratory Practices) and cell purification-proliferation systems
15) Platelet-rich plasma (PRP), Stem Cell Enrichment methods, Stromal Vascular Fraction (SVF) and its uses in treatment
16) Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
1- -
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Lab / Workshop
4) Self Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
60% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
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Total | 100% | ||||||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required