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  Course Description
Course Name : Histology of Sense Organs

Course Code : HİS507

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall and Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. HÜLYAÖZGÜR

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Has the knowledge of histological properties and the layers of the eye.
Explains the histological structure and functions of retina
Defines the histological properties of external and middle ear.
Tells the histological features of inner ear structure, bony and membranous labyrinth, organ of corti and sense receptors.
Defines the histological features of skin and skin-related receptors and features of tongue, taste buds and olfactory mucosa in the scope of smell and taste histology
Analyzes the sample tissues which belong to sensory organs under light microscobe.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : HİS 502 Basic histologic features of the tissues

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The aim of this course is learning the basic informations about histology of the sensory organs at postgraduate level.

Course Contents : Sensory reseptors, Free and encapsulated nerve endings, Eye, Fibrous coat, Uveal coat, Retina, Accesory organs, External, Middle and Inner Ear.

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 General histologic structure of eye Self-study, reading recommended soruces Presentation, question-answer, discussion
2 Histologic structure of cornea and sclera Self-study, reading recommended soruces Presentation, question-answer, discussion
3 Histologic structure of uvea Self-study, reading recommended soruces Presentation, question-answer, discussion
4 Histologic structure of retina Self-study, reading recommended soruces Presentation, question-answer, discussion
5 Histologic structures of lens, vitreous body and accessory structures of eye Self-study, reading recommended soruces Presentation, question-answer, discussion
6 Histologic structures of external, middle and internal ear Self-study, reading recommended soruces Presentation, question-answer, discussion
7 Histologic features of bone labyrinth Self-study, reading recommended soruces Presentation, question-answer, discussion
8 Midterm exam Self-study, reading recommended soruces Exam
9 Histology of balance and hearing centers Self-study, reading recommended soruces Presentation, question-answer, discussion
10 Histologic structure of membranous labyrinth Self-study, reading recommended soruces Presentation, question-answer, discussion
11 Histologic structure of skin Self-study, reading recommended soruces Presentation, question-answer, discussion
12 Histologic features of skin-related receptors Self-study, reading recommended soruces Presentation, question-answer, discussion
13 Histologic structure of tongue Self-study, reading recommended soruces Presentation, question-answer, discussion
14 Histologic features of taste buds Self-study, reading recommended soruces Presentation, question-answer, discussion
15 Histologic features of olfactory mucosa Self-study, reading recommended soruces Presentation, question-answer, discussion
16/17 Final exam Self-study, reading recommended soruces Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  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.
 Junqueira,LC and Carneiro J. Basic Histology.Tenth edition.Mc Graw Hill,2003.
Required Course Material(s)  Lecture powerpoint presentations


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0
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. 0
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. 0
14 Evaluate knowledges and skills of the master degree critically. 0
15 Communicate effectively. 0
16 Relay ideas and solution offers about current developments in studies by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data visually and verbally. 0
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 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 88
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.52
ECTS Credit: 4