KHY5105 Advanced Cell BiologyIstinye UniversityDegree Programs Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering (Master) (with Thesis)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering (Master) (with Thesis)

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Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: KHY5105
Course Name: Advanced Cell Biology
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
8
Language of instruction:
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory Courses
Course Level:
Master TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Second Cycle EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üy. AYŞE KÖYLÜ
Course Lecturer(s): Kök Hücre ve Doku Mühendisliği
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: This course provides detailed information about the structure and functions of the cell, which is necessary for students who want to do research at the cellular level. It aims to lay the foundation for students to examine publications on current issues at the cellular level and to develop experimental skills by increasing their research competencies
Course Content: Structure of the cell, DNA and chromosome structure function, cell membrane structure and permeability, organelle’s structure and function, intracellular communication, cell signalling mechanism, cytoskeleton, cell matrix, cell cycle and cell death

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Explains intracellular vesicular transport
2) Understands intracellular signalling mechanisms
3) Ekstrasellüler matriks ve hücre adhezyonu açıklar
4) Explains cell cycle and cell death

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to cell biology
2) DNA, Chromosome and Genome
3) From DNA to RNA
4) From RNA to Protein
5) Cell membrane structure and permeability
6) Organelles and Intracellular membrane trafficking-I
7) Midterm Exam
8) Intracellular membrane trafficking-II
9) Intracellular signaling-I
10) Intracellular signaling-II
11) Cell cycle
12) Cytoskeleton
13) Cell death (Apoptosis, necroptosis, autophagy)
14) Special Topics: Cellular Therapies and Current Approaches
15) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: The Cell: A Molecular Approach: Cooper, Geoffrey M., Hausman, Robert E
Molecular Biology of the Cell, 5th Edition 5th Edition
by Bruce Alberts, Alexander Johnson, Julian Lewis, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter Walter.
References: The Cell: A Molecular Approach: Cooper, Geoffrey M., Hausman, Robert E
Molecular Biology of the Cell, 5th Edition 5th Edition
by Bruce Alberts, Alexander Johnson, Julian Lewis, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter Walter.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Being able to develop and deepen their knowledge in the same or a different field at the level of expertise, based on their undergraduate level qualifications. 3 2 3 3
2) To be able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction with which the field is related. 2 2 3 3
3) To be able to use the theoretical and applied knowledge at the level of expertise acquired in the field. 2 2 2 2
4) To be able to interpret and create new knowledge by integrating the knowledge gained in the field with the knowledge from different disciplines, 3 3 3 3
5) To be able to solve the problems encountered in the field by using research methods. 2 2 2 2
6) Being able to independently carry out a work that requires expertise in the field. 2 2 2 2
7) To be able to develop new strategic approaches for the solution of complex and unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to the field and to produce solutions by taking responsibility. 3 3 3 2
8) To be able to lead in environments that require the resolution of problems related to the field. 3 3 2 2
9) To be able to critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of expertise and to direct their learning. 2 3 3 3
10) To be able to systematically transfer the current developments in the field and their own studies to groups in and outside the field, in written, verbal and visual forms, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. 3 3 3 2
11) To be able to critically examine and develop social relations and the norms that guide these relations, and to take action to change them when necessary. 3 2 2 3
12) To be able to communicate orally and in writing using a foreign language at least at the B2 General Level of the European Language Portfolio. 2 3 3 3
13) To be able to use information and communication technologies at an advanced level, together with computer software at the level required by the field. 3 2 2 2
14) To be able to supervise and teach these values by observing social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. 2 3 2 2
15) To be able to develop strategy, policy and implementation plans on issues related to his field and to evaluate the results obtained within the framework of quality processes. 3 3 3 2
16) To be able to use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills they have internalized in the field, in interdisciplinary studies. 2 2 2 3

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Being able to develop and deepen their knowledge in the same or a different field at the level of expertise, based on their undergraduate level qualifications. 3
2) To be able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction with which the field is related. 3
3) To be able to use the theoretical and applied knowledge at the level of expertise acquired in the field. 3
4) To be able to interpret and create new knowledge by integrating the knowledge gained in the field with the knowledge from different disciplines, 3
5) To be able to solve the problems encountered in the field by using research methods. 3
6) Being able to independently carry out a work that requires expertise in the field. 3
7) To be able to develop new strategic approaches for the solution of complex and unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to the field and to produce solutions by taking responsibility. 2
8) To be able to lead in environments that require the resolution of problems related to the field. 3
9) To be able to critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of expertise and to direct their learning. 3
10) To be able to systematically transfer the current developments in the field and their own studies to groups in and outside the field, in written, verbal and visual forms, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. 3
11) To be able to critically examine and develop social relations and the norms that guide these relations, and to take action to change them when necessary. 3
12) To be able to communicate orally and in writing using a foreign language at least at the B2 General Level of the European Language Portfolio. 3
13) To be able to use information and communication technologies at an advanced level, together with computer software at the level required by the field. 3
14) To be able to supervise and teach these values by observing social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. 2
15) To be able to develop strategy, policy and implementation plans on issues related to his field and to evaluate the results obtained within the framework of quality processes. 1
16) To be able to use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills they have internalized in the field, in interdisciplinary studies. 2

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 15 45
Study Hours Out of Class 15 150
Midterms 1 2
Final 1 3
Total Workload 200