| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Learn about the historical processes of human embryology.
- Define cell division steps and the basics of fertilization process.
- Understand the changes occurring in humans during embryonic development.
- Learn about the fetal period, placenta structure and fetal membranes;and be able to discuss the relationships between these structures
- Learn detailed steps of human embryological development and the molecular concepts in embryology.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | This course is designed to provide information about the historical processes of human embryology. It also covers the cell division processes and basic concepts of fertilization. Students will also learn about the detailed steps of human embryological development. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction to human development |
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2nd Week |
Development of the male and female reproductive systems |
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3rd Week |
Gametogenesis |
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4th Week |
First week of human development: ovulation to implantation |
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5th Week |
Second week of human development: bilaminar germ disc |
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6th Week |
Third week of human development: trilaminar germ disc |
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7th Week |
Third to eight weeks: organogenesis |
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8th Week |
Fetal period: ninth week to birth |
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9th Week |
Placenta and fetal membranes |
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10th Week |
Birth defects and prenatal diagnosis |
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11th Week |
Molecular concepts in embryology: signaling pathways during development |
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12th Week |
Presentations |
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13th Week |
Presentations |
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14th Week |
Presentations |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Langman's Medical Embryology Twelfth Edition. Thomas W. Sadler. LWW, 2011.
The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology. 10th Edition. Keith L. Moore, T. V. N. Persaud, Mark G. Torchia. Saunders, 2015. |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Presentation
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
35 |
| Attendance |
1 |
5 |
| Presentation of Article |
1 |
20 |
| Total(%) |
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60 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
60 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
40 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
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| Individual or group work |
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| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
30 |
30 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
25 |
25 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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| Final exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Homework |
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| Article Presentation |
1 |
20 |
20 |
| Total Work Load | 121 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 4.03 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 4 |
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| Language of Instruction | English |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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