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İmmunohistochemistry and Confocal Imaging Techniques In Stem Cells

Stem Cell and Tissue Regeneration

Institute of Health Sciences
Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Course Unit Title Course Unit Code Type of Course Unit Level of Course Unit Year of Study Semester ECTS Credits
İmmunohistochemistry and Confocal Imaging Techniques In Stem Cells KHT649 Elective Doctorate degree 2 Fall 5

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Yusufhan YAZIR

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Can perform staining of the stem cells by immunohistochemical methods.
2) Knows the basic principles of imaging with confocal microscope.

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

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

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Course Contents

Stem cells, classification and characterization. Antigen antibody relationship. Immunohistochemical staining methods. Microscope and cell imaging. Confocal microscope and imaging techniques.

Weekly Schedule

1) Description of stem cell
2) Stem cell staining tecniques
3) Immunohistochemical staining tecniques in stem cells
4) Direct method
5) Three-Step Indirect Method
6) Avidine-Biotin Method
7) Immunohistochemical staining steps
8) Midterm exam
9) Microscope types
10) Confocal Microscope and its principle of use
11) Types of lasers in a confocal microscope
12) Properties of objectives used in confocal microscopy
13) Fluorescent dyes Used for Confocal Microscope Imaging
14) Imaging of stem cells in confocal microscopy
15) Difficulties encountered in staining and imaging and their solutions
16) Final exam

Recommended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Lab / Workshop


Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade

20%

 

Number

Percentage

Semester Studies

Midterm Examination

1

50%

Presentation/Seminar

2

50%

 

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

80%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required