| 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. |
| Week |
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 gain both theoretical and practical knowledge about physical, cognitive, social-emotional aspects of child development. |
4 |
| 2) |
To display actions in professional practice based on ethical principles and values. |
5 |
| 3) |
To adopt the principle of lifelong learning, using efficient ways for accessing information. |
5 |
| 4) |
To know the stages of child development and to be able to use models / theories efficiently for supporting children's cognitive, affective and psycho-motor development. |
5 |
| 5) |
To plan, implement and evaluate professional projects, research and events with a sense of social responsibility, |
5 |
| 6) |
To be able to use effective communication methods in counseling and child and family-based guidance. |
3 |
| 7) |
To be sensitive to the child and family-related issues taking into account the child's stages of development, and to implement strategies for personal development of child and education methods which are vital for leading effective and productive life. |
5 |
| 8) |
To use the education and communication materials according to the child development stage, and to create proper educational environment. |
5 |
| 9) |
To take responsibilities in the field of child development and education using interdisciplinary approach, and to use information technologies, and to engage in projects and activities. |
5 |
| 10) |
To use health information technologies for research in the field of child development. |
5 |
| 11) |
To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. |
5 |
| 12) |
To become a good example for colleagues and society, and represent efficiently the professional identity using advanced knowledge about child development. |
5 |