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Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI349
Course Name: Current Research in Cancer
Semester: 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:
Associate TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Short Cycle EQF-LLL:5. 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

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Program Outcomes
1) To have theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level supported by textbooks, application tools and other sources with current knowledge in the field based on the qualifications gained at the secondary level.
2) To gain the ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level in the same field at an advanced level or at the same level. To be able to interpret and evaluate data, to define problems, to analyze and to develop solutions based on evidence, by using basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field.
3) -To be able to transfer his / her thoughts at the level of basic knowledge and skills related to his / her field through written and verbal communication. -To be able to share his / her thoughts and solutions to the problems related to his / her field with experts and non-experts. -To be able to follow information in his / her field and communicate with his / her colleagues by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level. -To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.
4) -To be able to evaluate the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach, to determine and meet the learning needs. -To be able to direct his / her education to an advanced education level in the same field or to a profession at the same level. -Gaining consciousness of lifelong learning.
5) -To have social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of gathering, applying and announcing the results related to the field. -To have sufficient consciousness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
6) -To be able to conduct a basic level study independently. -To be able to take responsibility as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field. -To be able to carry out activities for the development of employees working under their responsibility within the framework of a project.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To have theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level supported by textbooks, application tools and other sources with current knowledge in the field based on the qualifications gained at the secondary level.
2) To gain the ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level in the same field at an advanced level or at the same level. To be able to interpret and evaluate data, to define problems, to analyze and to develop solutions based on evidence, by using basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field.
3) -To be able to transfer his / her thoughts at the level of basic knowledge and skills related to his / her field through written and verbal communication. -To be able to share his / her thoughts and solutions to the problems related to his / her field with experts and non-experts. -To be able to follow information in his / her field and communicate with his / her colleagues by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level. -To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.
4) -To be able to evaluate the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach, to determine and meet the learning needs. -To be able to direct his / her education to an advanced education level in the same field or to a profession at the same level. -Gaining consciousness of lifelong learning.
5) -To have social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of gathering, applying and announcing the results related to the field. -To have sufficient consciousness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
6) -To be able to conduct a basic level study independently. -To be able to take responsibility as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field. -To be able to carry out activities for the development of employees working under their responsibility within the framework of a project.

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