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 |
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) |
To have theoretical and practical knowledge required to fulfill professional roles and functions of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation field. |
2 |
2) |
To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice. |
1 |
3) |
To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. |
4 |
4) |
To define evidence-based practices and determine problem solving methods in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation practices, using theories in health promotion, protection and care. |
1 |
5) |
To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach. |
3 |
6) |
To have skills for training and consulting according to health education needs of individual, family and the community. |
1 |
7) |
To be sensitive to health problems of the community and to be able to offer solutions. |
3 |
8) |
To be able to use skills for effective communication. |
5 |
9) |
To be able to select and use modern tools, techniques and modalities in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation practices; to be able to use health information technologies effectively. |
1 |
10) |
To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively. |
1 |
11) |
To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. |
1 |
12) |
To be a role model with contemporary and professional identity. |
4 |