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| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology of Aging | BIO556 | Turkish | Compulsory | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 8.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Mode of delivery | Face to Face |
| Course Coordinator | Doç. Dr. Salih Tunç KAYA |
| Instructor(s) | |
| Goals | The aim of this course is to provide students with knowledge and understanding of the changes in physiological systems, related theories and mechanisms caused by both organism and cell aging. |
| Course Content | Evolutionary Theories of Aging Studies, Model Organisms in Aging Studies, Intraspecies And Interspecies Metabolic Rate and Lifespan, Cellular Aging, Destruction and Repair, Signaling Systems in Aging, Systemic Changes in The Body Due to Aging, Diseases Related to Aging; Connective Tissue and Skeletal System, Diseases Related to Aging; Cardiovascular System, Diseases Related to Aging; Endocrine System, Diseases Related to Aging; Nervous System, Diseases Related to Aging; Respiratory System, Diseases Related to Aging; Urinary System, Diseases Related to Aging; Gastrointestinal System, Nutrient Restriction and Aging |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | Will be able to define evolutionary theories of aging studies. |
| 2 | Knows the differences in metabolic rate and life span within and between species. |
| 3 | Will be able to explain the determination of aging rate using different environmental stress sources. |
| 4 | Will be able to explain the relationship between aging and physiological systems. |
| 5 | Has knowledge about the effects of aging on physiological systems and diseases. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Evolutionary Theories of Aging Studies | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 2. Week | Model Organisms in Aging Studies | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 3. Week | Intraspecies And Interspecies Metabolic Rate and Lifespan | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 4. Week | Cellular Aging, Destruction and Repair | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 5. Week | Signaling Systems in Aging | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 6. Week | Systemic Changes in The Body Due to Aging | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 7. Week | Diseases Related to Aging; Connective Tissue and Skeletal System | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 8. Week | Diseases Related to Aging; Cardiovascular System / Mid Term | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 9. Week | Diseases Related to Aging; Endocrine System | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 10. Week | Diseases Related to Aging; Nervous System | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 11. Week | Diseases Related to Aging; Respiratory System | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 12. Week | Diseases Related to Aging; Urinary System | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 13. Week | Diseases Related to Aging; Gastrointestinal System | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 14. Week | Nutrient Restriction and Aging | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation) |
| No | Program Requirements | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Improve the scientific knowledge in the field of Biology to a more advanced level. Use the advenced knowledge to innovate, interpret the results, to apply the results and to design unique projects. | ✔ | |||||
| 2 | Gain the ability to identify scientific questions, compare, analyze and solve the problems independently. | ✔ | |||||
| 3 | Gain the skills of using the modern laboratory techniques and analysis methods in the field of biology. | ✔ | |||||
| 4 | Gain the ability to get the information by doing research, to evaluate, interpret and apply it. | ✔ | |||||
| 5 | Gain the ability of discussion, synthesis and applying the scientific knowledge. | ✔ | |||||
| 6 | Gain the ability to design experimental studies, do the applications and analyse the complicated results using advanced skills, like critical thinking, problem solving and deciding. | ✔ | |||||
| 7 | Use the scientific knowledge and apply the ability of problem solving, evaluate and analyse advanced concepts in interdiciplinary fields. | ✔ | |||||
| 8 | Gain the scientific knowledge to set up communication with the collegues. Gain the ability to follow and use of the literature. Gain the ability to share or present the results of his/her own studies with the scientists during a scientific conference, workshop or seminar. | ✔ | |||||
| 9 | Participate scientific collaborations effectively and lead a scientific study if necessary. | ✔ | |||||
| 10 | Follow the innovations in the field of biology. Gain the ability to find resources and to use the databases. | ✔ | |||||
| 11 | Find new or strategical approaches to solve an unpredicted or advanced problems. | ✔ | |||||
| 12 | Improve scientific knowledge where there is a little or limited data present. Gain the ability to connect the information from different scientific diciplines. | ✔ | |||||
| 13 | Find unique ideas and get in contact with the professionals in scientific topics using his/her knowledge and skills. | ✔ | |||||
| 14 | Have the ability to read, understand, speak and write a foreign language in order to contact with the scientists from all over the World. | ✔ | |||||
| 15 | Follow novel developments in computational software and hardware systems related with biology, use this knowledge and skill in research. | ✔ | |||||
| 16 | Obey the ethical regulations and watch the ethical issues while designing a scientific study, collecting data, evaluating and publishing them. | ✔ | |||||
| 17 | Adopt life-long learning strategies during performing scientific studies. | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY13 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY14 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY15 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY16 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY17 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Ders Kitabı veya Notu | Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır. |
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| Diğer Kaynaklar |
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| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ders İçi |
Class Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
|
Ders Dışı |
Preparation, After Class Study | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Research | 14 | 2 | 28 | |
| Interview | 14 | 1 | 14 | |
| Presentation (Preparation) | 14 | 2 | 28 | |
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Sınavlar |
Midterm 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | |
| Homework 2 | 1 | 1.25 | 1.25 | |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| Classroom Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 | |
| Total Workload | 191.25 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 8.0 | ||
