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  Course Description
Course Name : Basic histologic features of the tissues

Course Code : HİS 502

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 7

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. UFUK ÖZGÜ METE
Prof.Dr. SAİT POLAT

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Classifies tissues.
Tells the basic structural features of tissues.
Distinguishes the types of tissues at light microscopic level according to their histologic features.
Knows the structural features of epithelial tissue.
Knows the structural features of connective and supportive tissues.
Knows the structural features of muscle tissue.
Knows the structural features of nerve tissue.
Searches the course issue using up-to-date sources and tells efficiently using oral-visual methods.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : HİS 501 Ultrastructure and functions of the cell

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Aim of this course is to teach the basic histologic features of the tissues and how to distinguish them at light microscopic level.

Course Contents : Histologic features of epithelial tissue, connective and adipose tissue, cartilage and bone, muscle tissue, nervous tissue

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Lecture room, laboratory


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Definition and classification of tissues Self-study, reading recommended sources Presentation, question-answer, discussion
2 Classification and histologic characteristics of epithelium Self-study, reading recommended sources Presentation, question-answer, discussion
3 Classification and histologic characteristics of glands Self-study, reading recommended sources Presentation, question-answer, discussion, slide evaluation
4 Classification of connective tissue and histologic features of intercellular substances Self-study, reading recommended sources Presentation, question-answer, discussion
5 Histologic features and functions of connective tissue cells Self-study, reading recommended sources Presentation, question-answer, discussion, slide evaluation
6 Histologic features of adipose tissue Self-study, reading recommended sources Presentation, question-answer, discussion, slide evaluation
7 Histologic features of cartilage tissue Self-study, reading recommended sources Presentation, question-answer, discussion
8 Midterm exam Self-study, reading recommended sources Oral exam, slide evaluation
9 Histologic features of cartilage tissue types Self-study, reading recommended sources Presentation, question-answer, discussion, slide evaluation
10 Histologic features of bone tissue Self-study, reading recommended sources Presentation, question-answer, discussion
11 Histologic features of bone tissue types Self-study, reading recommended sources Presentation, question-answer, discussion, slide evaluation
12 Classification of muscle tissue and properties of myofilaments Self-study, reading recommended sources Presentation, question-answer, discussion
13 Histologic features of nerve tissue Self-study, reading recommended sources Presentation, question-answer, discussion, slide evaluation
14 Histologic features of nerve tissue Self-study, reading recommended sources Presentation, question-answer, discussion
15 Seminar Self-study, reading recommended sources Presentation, report preparation
16/17 Final exam Self-study, reading recommended sources Exam, slide evaluation


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Kaya,M. et al. Genel 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.
 Junqueira,LC and Carneiro J. Basic Histology.Tenth edition.Mc Graw Hill,2003.
 Young,B. and Heath, JW. Functional Histology. Churchil Livingstone. Fourth Edition, 2000.
Required Course Material(s)  Lecture powerpoint presentations


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 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 Tell the main histological features of cells and tissues. 5
2 Corelate the structure and function of cells. 5
3 Have knowledge of the histologic features of organ systems. 0
4 Have knowledge of embryo development, developmental disorders and the mechanisms. 0
5 Define the methods of light and electron microscopic examination and tissue preparation. 5
6 Have knowledge of general principles about cell culture, histochemistry and immunohistochemistry. 0
7 Prepare solutions and tissues for light and electron microscopic studies . 0
8 Apply the basic methods of staining. 0
9 Distinguish tissue and organ systems in light microscopic level. 5
10 Perform studies as a team member or indıvidual. 0
11 Perform tasks which is given in research projects. 0
12 Develop positive attitudes and behaviors towards lifelong learning. 0
13 Determine and direct needs and resources of learnings by using resources effectively. 4
14 Evaluate knowledges and skills of the master degree critically. 4
15 Communicate effectively. 4
16 Relay ideas and solution offers about current developments in studies by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data visually and verbally. 5
17 Know the importance of the ethical principles in research studies, evaluations and results. 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) 14 5 70
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 7 98
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 2 2
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 174
Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.96
ECTS Credit: 7