Cancer Biology and Pharmacology (Master) (with Thesis)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: KBY5013
Course Name: Current Advancements in Cancer Research
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
8
Language of instruction:
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Departmental Elective
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: Prof. Dr. ENGİN ULUKAYA
Course Lecturer(s): Prof Dr Engin Ulukaya
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: Cancer is a one of the rapidly developing fields of scientific research. At least one new canticancer drug is introduced into the clinics every month. Students are to learnt not only the basic cancer but also translational cancer research topics and new definitions.
Course Content: 1. novel drugs
2. microbiota
3. spheroids
4. organoids
5. in ovo method
6. new hallmarks
7. new cell death modalities
8. nobel-related developments

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) explain the relationship between microbiota and cancer
2) 2D and 3D cultures should be explained
3) place of spheroids in cancer research should be explained
4) in ovo method should be explained
5) new cell death modalities should be explained
6) tumor chemosensitivity assay should be explained
7) new hallmarks ahould be explained

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) microbiota none
2) microbiota-2 none
3) novel drugs none
4) spheroids-1 none
5) spheroids-2 none
6) organoids none
7) in ovo method none
8) new hallmarks none
9) new hallmarks-2 none
10) new cell death modalities none
11) new cell death modalities-2 none
12) nobel-related issues none
13) repeat and missing points none
14) prep to exam none

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: son 5 yıllık literatür. belli bir ders kitabı yoktur. olamaz da dersin doğası gereği.
References: the literature in the last five years. naturally, there should not be a textbook.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) The ability to define basic concepts of Cancer Biology and Pharmacology, get information objectively about the related field within the scope of the program
2) Having knowledge about the molecular mechanisms of cancer, learning the process of carcinogenesis at molecular level
3) Learning of pharmacology and anti-cancer drug development, screening and relevant molecular/cellular techniques (cytotoxicity, etc.), get information about the postgraduate regulation related to cancer research and drug development, cooperation and experience share with institutions providing technological support
4) The ability to synthesize, analyze, interpret, interrogate and criticize the relevant information on cancer biology and drug development
5) The ability to use good communication skills and computer technology efficiently in their work
6) The ability to convey/present the findings of the research and the results either verbally or in writing
7) The ability to carry out professional and academic studies independently using accumulated knowledge and to work and take responsibility as a team member with other professions working in this field
8) Having a sense of ethical responsibility in research

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) The ability to define basic concepts of Cancer Biology and Pharmacology, get information objectively about the related field within the scope of the program
2) Having knowledge about the molecular mechanisms of cancer, learning the process of carcinogenesis at molecular level
3) Learning of pharmacology and anti-cancer drug development, screening and relevant molecular/cellular techniques (cytotoxicity, etc.), get information about the postgraduate regulation related to cancer research and drug development, cooperation and experience share with institutions providing technological support
4) The ability to synthesize, analyze, interpret, interrogate and criticize the relevant information on cancer biology and drug development
5) The ability to use good communication skills and computer technology efficiently in their work
6) The ability to convey/present the findings of the research and the results either verbally or in writing
7) The ability to carry out professional and academic studies independently using accumulated knowledge and to work and take responsibility as a team member with other professions working in this field
8) Having a sense of ethical responsibility in research

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 28 % 0
Final 1 % 100
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 0
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 100
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 24 0 0
Final 1 0 0
Total Workload 0