Information Package

Ph.D. on Medical Genetics

GEN661

STEM CELL APPLICATIONS

Course Code
GEN661
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelDoctorate Of Science
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Know the definition of a stem cell, and its properties,
  2. Know potency, clonogenicity, and self-renewal concepts,
  3. Know stem cell types, niche and its components, and control mechanisms in stem cells,
  4. Know stem cell generation methods,
  5. Know stem cell applications and approaches in therapy of different diseases,
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionIn this course students are expected to learn and discuss definition of a stem cell, its properties, potency, clonogenicity, and self-renewal concepts, stem cell types, niche and its components, control mechanisms in stem cells, stem cell generation methods, stem cell applications and approaches in therapy of different diseases, and legal regulations in the issue.
Course Contents In this course students are expected to learn and discuss definition of a stem cell, its properties, potency, clonogenicity, and self-renewal concepts, stem cell types, niche and its components, control mechanisms in stem cells, stem cell generation methods, stem cell applications and approaches in therapy of different diseases, and legal regulations in the issue.
Recommended or Required Reading1. Essentials of Stem Cell Biology. Robert Lanza, Anthony Atala, 3rd Edition (2014).
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Presentation
  • Report Preparation
  • Questions/Answers
  • Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 20
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 2 3 6
Individual or group work 14 5 70
Preparation for Final exam 1 30 30
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 4 32 128
Total Work Load300
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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