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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
Spring
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 possess the ability to comprehend fundamental concepts in the field of computer technologies.
2) To possess the ability to analyze and model problems in the field of computer technologies, and to determine and define appropriate software requirements for their solutions.
3) To possess the ability to comprehend professional topics in a foreign language.
4) To possess the capability to perform software installation, testing, and acceptance procedures.
5) To possess the ability to carry out the setup and administration of computer networks, as well as utilize network operating systems.
6) To possess the skill of conducting maintenance and repairs on computer hardware.
7) To have awareness and responsibility regarding professional, legal, ethical, and social issues in the field of computer technologies.
8) To possess the capability to plan, design, and develop computer and network software.
9) To possess the ability to design and program for web development.
10) To be competent in applying knowledge of database management, querying, and design to practical applications, and to be capable of developing database applications.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To possess the ability to comprehend fundamental concepts in the field of computer technologies.
2) To possess the ability to analyze and model problems in the field of computer technologies, and to determine and define appropriate software requirements for their solutions.
3) To possess the ability to comprehend professional topics in a foreign language.
4) To possess the capability to perform software installation, testing, and acceptance procedures.
5) To possess the ability to carry out the setup and administration of computer networks, as well as utilize network operating systems.
6) To possess the skill of conducting maintenance and repairs on computer hardware.
7) To have awareness and responsibility regarding professional, legal, ethical, and social issues in the field of computer technologies.
8) To possess the capability to plan, design, and develop computer and network software.
9) To possess the ability to design and program for web development.
10) To be competent in applying knowledge of database management, querying, and design to practical applications, and to be capable of developing database applications.

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