KHY5006 Advanced Microscopy TechniquesIstinye 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: KHY5006
Course Name: Advanced Microscopy Techniques
Semester: Fall
Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
6
Language of instruction: Turkish
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: Dr. Öğr. Üy. AYŞE KÖYLÜ
Course Lecturer(s): Hakan DARICI
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To learn the structure, working principle and use of related software of various types of microscopes from routine microscopes to electron microscopes used in laboratories and to perform imaging.

Course Content: Light microscopes, stereomicroscope, inverted microscope, fluorescent microscope, electron microscope and its applications. In addition, the use of software integrated into the microscope.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Recognizing the types of microscopes
2) Knowing the working principles of microscopes
3) Ability to use various types of microscopes
4) Knowing how to prepare samples for microscopes

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Types of microscopes and their evolution throughout history
2) Upright light microscope
3) Tissue processing and sectioning
4) LAB: Tissue processing
5) Routine staining techniques
6) LAB: Routine staining
7) LAB: Examination under the light microscope
8) Stereomicroscope an inverted microscope
9) LAB: Examination under a stereomicroscope
10) LAB: Examining with an inverted microscope
11) Fluorescent microscopy
12) Immunostaining
13) LAB: Examination under fluorescent microscope
14) Electron microscopy
15) Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ders notları.
References: Mikroskopi. Alp Can. 2018.

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.
2) To be able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction with which the field is related.
3) To be able to use the theoretical and applied knowledge at the level of expertise acquired in the field. 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 2 3 3
5) To be able to solve the problems encountered in the field by using research methods. 1 3
6) Being able to independently carry out a work that requires expertise in the field. 2 1
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 3
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. 2
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. 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
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. 1 2
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.
16) To be able to use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills they have internalized in the field, in interdisciplinary studies. 3 2

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. 2
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, 2
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. 3
8) To be able to lead in environments that require the resolution of problems related to the field. 2
9) To be able to critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of expertise and to direct their learning. 2
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. 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. 2
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
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.
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
Homework Assignments 1 % 50
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
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 15 2 3 75
Laboratory 6 1 3 24
Study Hours Out of Class 8 0 1 8
Final 1 6 2 8
Total Workload 115