Political Science and Public Administration
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI349
Course Name: Current Research in Cancer
Semester: Spring
Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Doç. Dr. HURİ DEDEAKAYOĞULLARI
Course Lecturer(s): Huri Bulut
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To give information about the definition of cancer, its formation and development mechanisms, and the latest developments in cancer research.
Course Content: Gains analytical and critical thinking skills related to cancer.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Will be able to explain the molecular biology, formation mechanisms and types of cancer.
2) Defines the cell cycle and cell checkpoints.
3) Explain the protooncogene, oncogene and tumor suppressor genes.
4) It can explain antiapoptotic mechanisms and metastasis events in cancer.
5) Explain the role of oxidant systems in cancer formation.
6) Explain the role of antioxidant defense system in cancer mechanism.
7) Explains current treatment methods in cancer.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Cancer Cells and Cancer Oxford Textbook of Cancer Biology
2) Mutations in Cancer-1 Oxford Textbook of Cancer Biology
3) Mutations in Cancer-2 Oxford Textbook of Cancer Biology, 2019
4) Free radicals and cancer Oxford Textbook of Cancer Biology, 2019
4) Free radicals and cancer Oxford Textbook of Cancer Biology, 2019

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Oxford Textbook of Cancer Biology, 2nd edition, 2019
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References: Oxford Textbook of Cancer Biology, 2nd edition, 2019
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Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Defines contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in the field of Political Science and Public Administration at national and international level.
2) To have knowledge about the main theoretical debates in the field of Political Science and Public Administration.
3) Relates the interaction of Political Science and Public Administration with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economics, business administration).
4) Examines the political and social processes, problems and the causes of these problems in Turkey and in the world, evaluates them in an interdisciplinary dimension and with a critical perspective.
5) To be able to conduct research in the field of Political Science by using common methods and respecting ethical values.
6) To be able to design and lead research and scientific texts on field-specific topics on their own or in team work.
7) To be able to express his/her opinions, thoughts and suggestions for solutions in written and verbally in the field of Political Science and Public Administration.
8) Uses computer software and information and communication technologies at the advanced level of the European Computer Driving Licence required by the field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Defines contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in the field of Political Science and Public Administration at national and international level. 2
2) To have knowledge about the main theoretical debates in the field of Political Science and Public Administration. 2
3) Relates the interaction of Political Science and Public Administration with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economics, business administration). 3
4) Examines the political and social processes, problems and the causes of these problems in Turkey and in the world, evaluates them in an interdisciplinary dimension and with a critical perspective. 3
5) To be able to conduct research in the field of Political Science by using common methods and respecting ethical values. 2
6) To be able to design and lead research and scientific texts on field-specific topics on their own or in team work. 2
7) To be able to express his/her opinions, thoughts and suggestions for solutions in written and verbally in the field of Political Science and Public Administration. 2
8) Uses computer software and information and communication technologies at the advanced level of the European Computer Driving Licence required by the field. 2

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 60
Seminar 1 % 40
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 100
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK %
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Preparation for the Activity Spent for the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements Workload
Course Hours 1 0 14 14 28
Study Hours Out of Class 3 6 6 6 54
Homework Assignments 3 6 6 6 54
Total Workload 136