BANKING AND INSURANCE MANAGEMENT (TURKISH) | |||||
Associate | TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 | QF-EHEA: Short Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 5 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
MBG4065 | Introduction to Stem Cells | Spring Fall |
3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Associate (Short Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ELIZABETH HEMOND |
Course Objectives: | In this course, student should learn about the basic biology of embryonic, adult and cancer stem cells, molecular mechanisms of self renewal, differentiation and plasticity, reproductive and therapeutic cloning, epigenetic changes associated with stem cells, use of stem cells in cell based therapies and its ethical considerations. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Have a general understanding on stem cell biology. 2. Learn the basic features of stem cells and discuss the related mechanisms beneath. 3. Understand the effects of stem cells on the epigenetic changes. 4. Discuss stem cell based therapies and the related ethical issues stem from the uses of those therapies. 5. Categorize the stem cells. |
Basic biology of embryonic, adult and cancer stem cells. Molecular mechanisms of self renewal, differentiation and plasticity. Reproductive and therapeutic cloning. Epigenetic changes associated with stem cells. Use of stem cells in cell based therapies and its ethical considerations. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction and classification of stem cells | |
2) | Basic biology of stem cells (self-renewal, pluripotency, plasticity, asymmetric division, niche) | |
3) | Embryonic Stem Cells | |
4) | Epiblast Stem Cells | |
5) | Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells | |
6) | Germline Stem Cells, Epigenetic Reprogramming I | |
7) | Germline Stem Cells, Epigenetic Reprogramming II | |
8) | Cancer Stem Cells | |
9) | Mesenchymal Stem Cells | |
10) | Hematopoeitic stem cells | |
11) | Organ Specific Stem Cells (Neural- Vascular Endothelial, Pancreatic) | |
12) | Organ Specific Stem Cells (Hepatic, Cardiac) | |
13) | Organ Specific Stem Cells (Epidermal, Lung) | |
14) | Review |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Weekly course notes will be provided |
References: | Stem Cells Handbook, Steward Sell Publisher, 2003,ISBN 13: 9781588291134 |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 10 | % 5 |
Homework Assignments | 1 | % 15 |
Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
Final | 1 | % 50 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 50 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 50 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 8 | 112 |
Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Total Workload | 158 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | To have the ability to understand the basic concepts of Banking and Insurance and to be able to use them effectively in business. | |
2) | To have the ability to work individually or in a team when needed on matters related to his/her profession and to follow and apply the developments in his/her sector. | |
3) | To be equipped with the necessary knowledge to carry out the legal responsibilities and to follow the related regulations in their sector. | |
4) | To understand the importance of banking and insurance from the point of the state’s economy and enterprises and to express this importance properly. | |
5) | To be able to use the computer as well as the profession requires and to be able to do work, accumulate knowledge and to use this knowledge relevantly and effectively. | |
6) | To make them gain the ability to find practical solutions for the problems of daily commercial activities and to take correct decisions. | |
7) | To be able to take responsibilities in banking and insurance sector and more generally in the finance sector and to be qualified to start his/her own business after the legal requirements have been met. | |
8) | To have the competency to carry out the accountancy related to banking and insurance. | |
9) | To have the competency to build effective customer relations and to have effective communication and persuasion skills. | |
10) | To be able to determine the accumulated knowledge druring the education in line with the cause and effect relations and to be able to have the necessary professional qualifications to know where, when and how to use his/her knowledge. |