| Semester | Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | T+P+L | Credit | Number of ECTS Credits |
| 1 | BENG537 | STEM CELLS | 3+0+0 | 3 | 7,5 |
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Language of Instruction
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English
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Level of Course Unit
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Master's Degree
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Department / Program
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BIOENGINEERING
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Type of Program
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Formal Education
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Type of Course Unit
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Elective
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Course Delivery Method
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Face To Face
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Objectives of the Course
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-Infer the concept of basic stem cell.
-Summarize the Mechanism of stem cell.
-Comparing the role of stem cell in tissue and organ development
-Exemplify the applications of stem cell.
-Interpret the regulation and Ethics.
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Course Content
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This course is designed to teach basic concepts of stem cell including functions and their characterization. Contents of the lectures include somatic stem, embryonic stem cells, pluripotent stem. In addition to an overview of stem cell¬ tissue and organ development and also their applications for based therapeutic approaches and their limitations is given.
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Course Methods and Techniques
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research paper, final
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Prerequisites and co-requisities
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None
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Course Coordinator
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None
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Name of Lecturers
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Asist Prof.Dr. SEVİL DİNÇER İŞOĞLU sebiha.cevik@agu.edu.tr
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Assistants
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None
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Work Placement(s)
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No
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Recommended or Required Reading
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Resources
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1. Introduction to Stem Cell
2. Basic Biology and Mechanisms
3. Stem cell niches
4. Mechanism of Stem Cell Self-Renewal
5. Cell cycle Regulators in Stem Cell
6. Tissue and Organ Development
7. Differentiation in Early Development
8. Stem Cell Derived from amniotic Fluid
9. Stem and Progenitor Isolated from Cord Blood
10.The Nervous System
11. Methods for Stem Cell Research
12. Applications of Stem cells
13. Regulation and Ethics
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Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"
Assessment Methods and Criteria
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
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Activities
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Total Work Load
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Tartışma
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1
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1
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1
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Sunum için Hazırlık
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1
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5
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5
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Sunum
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1
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1
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1
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Okuma
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1
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4
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4
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Kişisel Çalışma
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1
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6
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6
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Yüz Yüze Ders
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1
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3
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3
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Total Work Load
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Number of ECTS Credits 0,5
20
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Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Explain the specific characteristics of stem cells. |
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| Describe stem cell niche. |
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| Defining role of stem cell in tissue and organ development. |
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| Identify differentiation of specialized cells. |
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| Describe applications of stem cell for treatment of diseases. |
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| Describe current limitations of stem cell biology applications and regulation and Ethics. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics | Study Materials | Materials |
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Introduction to Stem Cell
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Basic Biology and Mechanisms
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Stem Cell Niches
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Mechanism of Stem Cell Self-Renewal
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Cell cycle Regulators in Stem Cell
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Differentiation in Early Development
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Stem Cell Derived from amniotic Fluid
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Stem and Progenitor Isolated from Cord Blood
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The Nervous System
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Stem Cell Research Methods I
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Stem Cell Research Methods II
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Applications I
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Applications II
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Applications III
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Regulation and Ethics
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FİNAL
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant
https://sis.agu.edu.tr/oibs/bologna/progCourseDetails.aspx?curCourse=77942&lang=en