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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Subject |
Related Preparation |
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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 |
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Have sufficient background in mathematics, science and artificial intelligence engineering. |
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2) |
Use theoretical and applied knowledge in the fields of mathematics, science and artificial intelligence engineering together for engineering solutions. |
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3) |
Identify, define, formulate and solve engineering problems, select and apply appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques for this purpose. |
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4) |
Analyse a system, system component or process and design it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; apply modern design methods in this direction. |
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Select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications. |
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6) |
Design and conduct experiments, collect data, and analyse and interpret results. |
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7) |
Work effectively both as an individual and as a multi-disciplinary team member. |
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8) |
Access information via conducting literature research, using databases and other resources |
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9) |
Follow the developments in science and technology and constantly update themself with an awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning. |
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10) |
Use information and communication technologies together with computer software with at least the European Computer License Advanced Level required by their field. |
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11) |
Communicate effectively, both verbal and written; know a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. |
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12) |
Have an awareness of the universal and social impacts of engineering solutions and applications; know about entrepreneurship and innovation; and have an awareness of the problems of the age. |
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13) |
Have a sense of professional and ethical responsibility. |
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14) |
Have an awareness of project management, workplace practices, employee health, environment and work safety; know the legal consequences of engineering practices. |
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