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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"To plan and assess nursing care within a holistic approach, in accordance with theoretical and evidence-based practices.
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2) |
To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in Nursing practices. |
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3) |
To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. |
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4) |
To use Nursing models/theories in health promotion, protection and care. |
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5) |
To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach. |
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6) |
"To have skills for training and consulting according to health education needs of individual, family and the community.
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7) |
"To be sensitive to health problems of the community and and to able to offer solutions.
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"To be able to use interpersonal and intercultural communication skills effectively in Nursing pratices.
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"To be able to use healthcare/information technologies in Nursing practice and research.
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10) |
To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively. |
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11) |
To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. |
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12) |
To take responsibility and lead in events in order to contribute to health services and Nursing profession. |
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