Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Yusufhan YAZIR
Associate Prof. Dr. Gülçin GACAR
Associate Prof. Dr. MELTEM GÖKSEL ŞAHIN

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Students who have successfully completed this course; • May have knowledge about stem cell identification, microenvironment and properties. • The stem cell will count by describing its hand and its markers. • Cancer will be able to identify the basic properties of stem cells. • Describe the concept of stem cell microenvironment. • Will be able to interpret developments about photodynamic therapy by using stem cells from the literature.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

		Program Competencies
		1	2	3	4	5	6
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes	1	High	High	High	High	High	High

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Not Required

Course Contents

Introduction and history of stem cell biology, definition of stem cells, cancer stem cells, stem cell microcirculation, advantages and disadvantages of stem cells and their use, development and clinical application of photodynamic therapy.

Weekly Schedule

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16) Final Exam

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Modelling
5) Group Study
6) Problem Solving

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade	50%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	50%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)