Information Package

Program of Molecular Biology and Genetics (Turkish)

MBG418

CANCER MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Course Code
MBG418
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Understand differences between normal and cancer cells.
  2. Understand basic molecular mechanisms of carcinogenesis.
  3. Understand tumor tissue, and molecular mechanisms of angiogenesis and metastasis.
  4. Learn fundamental approaches of chemotherapy.
  5. Discuss recent studies.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe course covers the basic concepts of cancer cell biology, tumorigenesis, fundementals of tumor environment and metastasis.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Discussion and Basic Definitions
2nd Week Cancer Cell and Cell Cycle
3rd Week Cellular Oncogenes
4th Week Tumor Suppressor Genes
5th Week Apoptosis and Cancer
6th Week Carcinogenic Factors and Genetic Instability
7th Week Multi-Step Tumorigenesis
8th Week Tumor Tissue and Angiogenesis
9th Week Invasion, Circulating Tumor Cells, and Metastasis
10th Week Chemotherapy Approaches
11th Week Multi-Drug Resistance
12th Week Student Presentations (Research Paper)
13th Week Student Presentations (Research Paper)
14th Week Student Presentations (Research Paper)
Recommended or Required ReadingThe Biology of Cancer, Robert A. Weinberg, Garland Publishing Inc., 2014.
Kanser Moleküler Biyolojisi, Edt. Yusuf Baran, Hipokrat Kitabevi, 2018.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Presentation of Article 1 20
Total(%) 55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 45
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 30 30
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 25 25
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Article Presentation 1 20 20
Total Work Load121
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.03
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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