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  Course Description
Course Name : Histology and Embryology

Course Code : DEN284

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Fall and Spring (32 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. UFUK ÖZGÜ METE
Prof.Dr. ÖZGÜL TAP
Asst.Prof.Dr. HÜLYA ÖZGÜR
Prof.Dr. SAİT POLAT

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learn about the cell shapes, sizes, types and functions of cell organelles.
Learn about the concepts, types, functions and histologic structures of the tissue and system.
Define embryology, developmental processes and some developmental abnormalities.
Recognize microscopy of organs and tissues.
Learn about the cell shapes, sizes, types and functions of cell organelles.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Examine morphological characteristics of especially head and neck region and also other tissues and systems, describe the developmental period of the fetus and embryo.

Course Contents : Histological characteristics of cell, the four basic tissues and specific tissues, the central nervous system, circulatory system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, reproductive and endocrine system, as well as histologic features of all the organs of the human embryonic developmental stages, the structural defects and head-neck embryology.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Lecture rooms of Denstistry


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Definition of Histology and Cytology , Types of Microscope Tissue Preparation and Analysis Methods Self-study, reading recommended sources Discussion, Oral presentation, Laboratory
2 Cells and cellular elements, Cell Division Self-study, reading recommended sources Discussion, Oral presentation, Laboratory
3 Introduction to Tissue Histology, Epithelial Tissue, Connective Tissue and Adipose Tissue Self-study, reading recommended sources Discussion, Oral presentation, Laboratory
4 Specialized Connective Tissue: Bone and Cartilage Self-study, reading recommended sources Discussion, Oral presentation, Laboratory
5 Specialized Connective Tissue: Bone and Cartilage Self-study, reading recommended sources Discussion, Oral presentation, Laboratory
6 Muscle Tissue: Smooth, Skeletal and Cardiac Muscle Self-study, reading recommended sources Discussion, Oral presentation, Laboratory
7 Histology of Nerve Tissue Self-study, reading recommended sources Discussion, Oral presentation, Laboratory
8 Skin and Integumentary System Self-study, reading recommended sources Discussion, Oral presentation, Laboratory
9 Introduction to Embryology, Gametogenesis, Ovulation, Implantation Self-study, reading recommended sources Discussion, Oral presentation,
10 Bilaminar Germ Disc, Trilaminar Germ Dİsc Self-study, reading recommended sources Discussion, Oral presentation,
11 Embryonic Period, Fetal Period Self-study, reading recommended sources Discussion, Oral presentation,
12 Extraembyonic Formations, Congenital Malformations Self-study, reading recommended sources Discussion, Oral presentation,
13 Peripheral Blood, Myeloid Organs Self-study, reading recommended sources Discussion, Oral presentation, Laboratory
14 Hemopoiezis and hemopoietic organs Self-study, reading recommended sources Discussion, Oral presentation, Laboratory
15 Histology of Lmphoreticular system: Lymph nodes, Tonsils, Thymus and Palate Self-study, reading recommended sources Discussion, Oral presentation, Laboratory
16 Histology of Centarl Nervous System Self-study, reading recommended sources Discussion, Oral presentation, Laboratory
17 Histology of Ear and Eye Self-study, reading recommended sources Discussion, Oral presentation, Laboratory
18 1. Midterm Self-study, reading recommended sources OSPE, Written exam
19 Upper and Lower Respiratory Tracts Self-study, reading recommended sources Discussion, Oral presentation, Laboratory
20 Embryology of Head and Neck Self-study, reading recommended sources Discussion, Oral presentation,
21 Teeth Development Self-study, reading recommended sources Discussion, Oral presentation,
22 Oral Cavity: Lips, Cheeks, Tongue, Tooth, Salivary Glands, Palate and Tonsils Self-study, reading recommended sources Discussion, Oral presentation, Laboratory
23 Eosphagus and Stomach Self-study, reading recommended sources Discussion, Oral presentation, Laboratory
24 Small and Large Intestine Self-study, reading recommended sources Discussion, Oral presentation, Laboratory
25 Liveri Gallblader, Pancreas Self-study, reading recommended sources Discussion, Oral presentation, Laboratory
26 Histology of Kidney and Urinary Ductus Self-study, reading recommended sources Discussion, Oral presentation, Laboratory
27 Pituitary and Pineal Glands Self-study, reading recommended sources Discussion, Oral presentation, Laboratory
28 Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands Self-study, reading recommended sources Discussion, Oral presentation, Laboratory
29 Adrenal Glands, Islets of Langerhans, Chromaffin System Self-study, reading recommended sources Discussion, Oral presentation, Laboratory
30 Female Reproductive System Self-study, reading recommended sources Discussion, Oral presentation, Laboratory
31 Male Reproductive System Self-study, reading recommended sources Discussion, Oral presentation, Laboratory
32/33/34 Midterm exam Self-study, reading recommended sources OSPE, Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Junqueira,LC and Carneiro J. Basic Histology.Tenth edition.Mc Graw Hill,2003.
 Kaya,M. et al. Özel Histoloji Ders Notları. Ç.Ü.Tıp Fakültesi Yayınları. No:10, 2005.
 Ross MH, Pawlina W: Histology: A text and atlas. Wolters Kluwer, Lipincot Williams&Wilkins, 2011.
Required Course Material(s)  Lecture powerpoint presentations


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 50
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 50
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Understand the concepts and relationships between concepts in the field of dentistry and have advanced contemporary theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of health care. 5
2 Have the ability to evaluate the nature, resource, limits, accuracy, reliability, and validity of knowledge. 4
3 Have the knowledge of discovering, evaluating and applying scientific information in dental field. 5
4 Be aware of the importance of ethical principles and ethical rules. 0
5 Be able to use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge regarding dentistry on advanced level 5
6 Be able to use the computer programs, related technology and educational tools in dentistry 0
7 Be able to take responsibility, either individually or as a team member, in solving complicated and unpredictable problems related to dental applications 3
8 Be able to critically assess acquired advanced knowledge and skills related to dentistry 3
9 Competent in specifying learning-needs and resources and guid the learning process by using resources effectively 3
10 Capable of developing and internalizing a positive attitude towards lifelong learning 3
11 Be qualified in instructing people or institutions on matters related to dentistry, transferring ideas and solving problems in a written or oral form, receiving thoughts, requirements and expectations of related people and institutions 0
12 Share professional information with both experts and people who are unfamiliar to this field 0
13 Capable of following professional information and interacting with international colleagues using at least one foreign language at European Language Portfolio B1 level 0
14 Be proficient in utilizing information and communication technologies on computer software at least at the level required by the European Computer Driving License in the field of dentistry. 0
15 Able to observe and evaluate contemporary developments in dentistry 0
16 Capable of using verbal and written Turkish language correctly and expressing herself/himself 0
17 Act according to the duties, the laws related to rights and responsibilities, regulations, legislation and professional ethical rules 0
18 Improve continuously in his/her own profession, as well as skills in accordance with scientific, social, cultural and artistic fields by identifying learning needs. 0
19 Have sound information about understanding the healthy and unhealthy invidual´s structure, the physiological functions and behaviors, and the interaction between health and physical and social environment 0
20 Have adequate experience on dental clinical applications 0
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 29 3 87
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 29 0 0
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 5 10
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 107
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.28
ECTS Credit: 4