| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cancer Biology | BIO628 | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 8.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face To Face |
| Course Coordinator |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. SERPİL UĞRAŞ |
| Instructors | |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | Bu dersin amacı, kanserin genetiği, fizyolojisi ve güncel tedavi yöntemleri hakkında bilgi vermektir. |
| Course Content | 1. Learns the properties of normal and cancerous cells. 2. Learns the mechanism of conversion from normal cells to cancerous cells. 3. Learn the importance of genetic factors in cancer formation. 4. Learns the importance of external factors in cancer formation. 5. Learn the current treatment methods of cancer. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- To learn about the genetics, physiology and current treatment methods of cancer. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction to Cancer Biology | |
| 2. Week | Physical and Chemical Properties of Normal and Cancer Cells | |
| 3. Week | Cell Cycle and Cancer | |
| 4. Week | DNA Damage and Repair | |
| 5. Week | Cancer and Genetics | |
| 6. Week | Signal Pathways Playing a Role in Cancer | |
| 7. Week | Oncogenes, and Tumor Suppressor Genes | |
| 8. Week | Mid-Term Exam | |
| 9. Week | Tumor Viruses | |
| 10. Week | Cell Immortality and Tumorization | |
| 11. Week | Biology of Angiogenesis | |
| 12. Week | P53 and Apoptosis | |
| 13. Week | Metastasis | |
| 14. Week | Current Approaches in Cancer Treatment |
| The Biology Of Cancer, Second Edition, Robert A. Weinberg (Garland Science) |
| Related articles. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 4 | 0 | - |
| PY2 | 5 | 0 | - |
| PY3 | 4 | 0 | - |
| PY4 | 5 | 0 | - |
| PY5 | 4 | 0 | - |
| PY6 | 5 | 0 | - |
| PY7 | 3 | 0 | - |
| PY8 | 4 | 0 | - |
| PY9 | 3 | 0 | - |
| PY10 | 5 | 0 | - |
| PY11 | 5 | 0 | - |
| PY12 | 4 | 0 | - |
| PY13 | 5 | 0 | - |
| PY15 | 3 | 0 | - |
| PY16 | 4 | 0 | - |
| PY17 | 5 | 0 | - |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Research | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Verbal Expression | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Visual Presentation | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Classroom Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Total Workload | 204 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 8.0 | ||
