Oral and Dental Health
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: 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

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) He/ She has a basic level of theoretical and practical knowledge about oral and dental health.
2) He/ She knows and applies the ethical principles and rules in the field.
3) He/ She participate in sterilization and disinfection studies.
4) He/ She carries out the assigned task independently by using its basic knowledge about oral and dental health field and when it encounters an unpredictable situation, he/she takes responsibility and develops solutions.
5) He/ She has the awareness of lifelong learning and directs his/her education to an advanced level of education in the same field or to a profession at the same level.
6) He/ She evaluates the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Oral and Dental Health with a critical approach; determine learning needs and direct their learning.
7) He/ She is sensitive to the events on the agenda of the community and the world about Oral and Dental Health and follows the developments, informs the related persons and institutions by using the basic knowledge and skills in these subjects.
8) He/ She communicates effectively,
9) He/ She follows information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
10) He/ She use computer software and information and communication technologies at the basic level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.
11) He/ She contributes to social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to Oral and Dental Health field.
12) He/ She behaves and participates in the quality management and processes.
13) He/ She has enough awareness about individual and public health, environmental protection and occupational safety.
14) He/ She develops himself/ herself by following the developments in science and technology related to his field with the awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning.
15) His/ Her appearance, attitude, attitude and behavior make it an example for society.
16) Has basic theoretical and applied knowledge about Oral and Dental Health. Knows the ethical principles and rules of oral and dental health.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) He/ She has a basic level of theoretical and practical knowledge about oral and dental health.
2) He/ She knows and applies the ethical principles and rules in the field.
3) He/ She participate in sterilization and disinfection studies.
4) He/ She carries out the assigned task independently by using its basic knowledge about oral and dental health field and when it encounters an unpredictable situation, he/she takes responsibility and develops solutions.
5) He/ She has the awareness of lifelong learning and directs his/her education to an advanced level of education in the same field or to a profession at the same level.
6) He/ She evaluates the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Oral and Dental Health with a critical approach; determine learning needs and direct their learning.
7) He/ She is sensitive to the events on the agenda of the community and the world about Oral and Dental Health and follows the developments, informs the related persons and institutions by using the basic knowledge and skills in these subjects.
8) He/ She communicates effectively,
9) He/ She follows information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
10) He/ She use computer software and information and communication technologies at the basic level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.
11) He/ She contributes to social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to Oral and Dental Health field.
12) He/ She behaves and participates in the quality management and processes.
13) He/ She has enough awareness about individual and public health, environmental protection and occupational safety.
14) He/ She develops himself/ herself by following the developments in science and technology related to his field with the awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning.
15) His/ Her appearance, attitude, attitude and behavior make it an example for society.
16) Has basic theoretical and applied knowledge about Oral and Dental Health. Knows the ethical principles and rules of oral and dental health.

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