Information Package

Master's of Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine without Thesis

SRM516

MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS

Course Code
SRM516
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
8
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS8
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. 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.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThis 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
4th Week Literature discussion
5th Week Literature discussion
6th Week Literature discussion
7th Week The concept of niche
8th Week Literature discussion
9th Week Literature discussion
10th Week Function of mesenchymal stem cells in tissue regeneration
11th Week The role of mesenchymal stem cells in wound healing
12th Week Literature discussion
13th Week Literature discussion
14th Week Literature discussion
15th Week
Recommended or Required Reading1. 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
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
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
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 Load239
Total Work Load / 30 (h)7.96
ECTS Credit of the Course8
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1
K1 X
K2 X
K3 X
K4 X
K5 X
K6 X
K7 X
K8 X
K9 X