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Course Unit Title Course Unit Code Type of Course Unit Level of Course Unit Year of Study Semester ECTS Credits
Adult Stem Cell Biology KHT656 Compulsory Doctorate degree 1 Spring 7

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Yusufhan YAZIR

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Comprehend the fundamentals of adult stem cell biology.
2) Practice characterization of adult stem cell.
3) Plan an experimental study.
4) Define the terms used in adult stem cell studies.
5) Carry out isolation of adult stem cell studies.
6) Have knowledge about stem cells in various tissues.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

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Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Not Required

Course Contents

In this course, detailed information about stem cells, adult stem cell types, procurement, multiplication and differentiation, stem cell plasticity, placental stem cells, stem cell markers, in vitro adult stem cell working principles, in vivo adult stem cell working principles, adult stem cells and renewing medicine is given.

Weekly Schedule

1) Adult Stem Cells and Their Properties
2) Tissues of Adult Stem Cells
3) Endoderm-derived adult stem cells
4) Isolation and characterization of neural stem cells
5) Retinal stem cells and their properties
6) Epithelial tissue stem cells and their properties
7) Properties of dental pulp stem cells and isolation method
8) Midterm
9) Mesoderm-derived adult stem cells
10) Isolation and characterization methods of bone marrow stem cells
11) Clinical applications of bone marrow stem cells
12) Hematopoietic stem cells
13) Ectoderm, extraembryonic and perinatal stem cells
14) Lung and pancreatic stem cells
15) Cord blood stem cells
16) Final exam

Recommended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Lecture
3) Question-Answer
4) Question-Answer
5) Discussion
6) Discussion
7) Drill and Practice
8) Lab / Workshop


Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade

20%

 

Number

Percentage

Semester Studies

Midterm Examination

1

50%

Practices

1

25%

Presentation/Seminar

2

25%

 

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

80%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required