| Language of instruction: |
English |
| Type of course: |
Non-Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: |
Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
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| Mode of Delivery: |
Face to face
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| Course Coordinator : |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ELIZABETH HEMOND |
| Course Objectives: |
In this course, student should learn about genetic changes in cancer, phenotype of cancer cells, oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, hereditary cancers, cell cycle, apoptosis, senescence, DNA repair and cancer, multicellular interactions in cancer. |
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Related Preparation |
| 1) |
Cancer as a disease |
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| 2) |
Model organisms and techniques used in cancer studies |
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| 3) |
Mutated genomes of cancer cells, DNA gains, DNA losses and nucleotide changes |
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| 4) |
Epigenetic changes in cancer cells |
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| 5) |
Viral and cellular oncogenes |
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| 6) |
Tumor suppressor genes |
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| 7) |
Overview of phenotypic changes in cancer cells |
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| 8) |
Cell cycle and cancer |
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| 9) |
DNA damage response in cancer cells |
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| 10) |
DNA repair and cancer |
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| 11) |
Senescence aberrations in cancer cells |
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| 12) |
Apoptotic and autophagic aberrations in cancer cells |
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| 13) |
Invasive and metastatic abilities of cancer cells |
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| 14) |
Tumor heterogeneity and "cancer stem cells" |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 1) |
Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and computer engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
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| 2) |
Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
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| 3) |
Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
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| 4) |
Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in computer engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
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| 5) |
Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or computer engineering research topics.
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| 6) |
Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills.
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| 7) |
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written Turkish; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write active reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
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| 8) |
Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.
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| 9) |
To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications.
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| 10) |
Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.
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| 11) |
Knowledge of the effects of engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
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BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
