| Course Type | Elective Course |
| Course Level | Master's Degree Without Thesis |
| Year of Study | - |
| Semester | - |
| ECTS | 8 |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Defines the types of mesenchymal stem cells, stem cell and niche relations, the stem cell behavior in the tissues, the role of mesenchymal stem cells in tissue regeneration and wound healing.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
| Prerequisites | No |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components | |
| Course Description | This course covers the types of mesenchymal stem cells, stem cell and niche relations, the stem cell behavior in the tissues, the role of mesenchymal stem cells in tissue regeneration and wound healing. |
| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
|
1st Week |
Definition and types of mesenchymal stem cells |
|
2nd Week |
Features of mesenchymal stem cells |
|
3rd Week |
Behavior of mesenchymal stem cells in tissues |
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4th Week |
Literature discussion |
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5th Week |
Literature discussion |
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6th Week |
Literature discussion |
|
7th Week |
The concept of niche |
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8th Week |
Literature discussion |
|
9th Week |
Literature discussion |
|
10th Week |
Function of mesenchymal stem cells in tissue regeneration |
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11th Week |
The role of mesenchymal stem cells in wound healing |
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12th Week |
Literature discussion |
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13th Week |
Literature discussion |
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14th Week |
Literature discussion |
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15th Week |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | 1. Lanza R., Atala A., Essentials of Stem Cell Biology, Third Edition 3rd Edition., 2014. ISBN-13: 978-0124095038
2. Blitterswijk CA., Boer J., Tissue Engineering (2nd Edition). Elsevier Inc. 2015. ISBN: 978-0-12-420145-3
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
|
Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
40 |
| Total(%) |
|
40 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
40 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
60 |
| Total(%) |
|
100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
2.5 |
2.5 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Individual or group work |
14 |
9 |
126 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
24 |
24 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
24 |
24 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Final exam |
1 |
2.5 |
2.5 |
| Homework |
3 |
6 |
18 |
| Total Work Load | 239 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 7.96 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 8 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Work Placement(s) | No |