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Course Description Course Name : Histology Course Code : HML103 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 2 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. SENGÜL LALE OKUR Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understand the working methods of histology, preparation techniques and describe the types of microscope. Define cell and its parts, understand the morphology and function of the cell. Explain the types of tissues and the underlying tissues. Understand morphological and functional characteristics of the main types of tissues. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Describe the histology, introduce routine histological techniques. Define the structure of the cell. Epithelial, connective and support tissues, muscle and nerve tissues to explain the general histological structures. Course Contents : Introduction to histology, description of histology, histological slide preparation stages,fixation, dehydration, transparency, blocking, sectioning, staining,types of microscopes and microscopy methods commonly used in histology,specific methods used in histology,cell, the cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm, cytoplasmic inclusions, cytoskeleton, cell division, cell movement,epithelial tissue, the forms and characteristics of epithelial cells, specializations of the cell surface , types of epithelia , general biology of epithelial tissue, epithelial tissue regeneration, connective tissue, ground substance, fibers, cells, types of connective tissue , adipose tissue, unilocular adipose tissue, multilocular adipose tissue,cartilage, the general properties of cartilage, hyaline cartilage, elastic cartilage, fibrous cartilage, bone tissue, the macroscopic structure of the bone, microscopic structure of the bone, histogenesis, bone growth and remodeling, muscle tissue, general characteristics of muscle tissue, skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle, smooth muscle, regeneration of muscle tissue, nerve tissue, neurons, nerve fibers, neuroglia, peripheral nerves, autonomic nervous system. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Definition of histology, introduction to histological and microscopic methods . Reading Lectures-Question & Answer 2 Cells and cellular components. Reading Lectures-Question & Answer 3 Cell: nucleus, nucleolus and cell membrane functions. Reading Lectures-Question & Answer 4 Cell proliferation; Cell division (Mitosis and Meiosis). Reading Lectures-Question & Answer 5 Introduction to the tissue. Reading Lectures-Question & Answer 6 Epithelial tissue. Reading Lectures-Question & Answer 7 Epithelial cell connections and cell surface specializations. Reading Lectures-Question & Answer 8 Midterm exam Reading written question and answer 9 General connective tissue. Reading Lectures-Question & Answer 10 Muscle tissue. Reading Lectures-Question & Answer 11 Cartilage tissue. Reading Lectures-Question & Answer 12 Bone tissue. Reading Lectures-Question & Answer 13 Nerve tissue. Reading Lectures-Question & Answer 14 Skin. Reading Lectures-Question & Answer 15 Skin and integument. Reading Lectures-Question & Answer 16/17 Final exam reading written question and answer   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Junqueira L.C., Carneiro J. Junqueira´s Basic Histology: Text and Atlas, Thirteenth Edition.  General Histology Lecture Notes, Mehmet Kaya, Sait Polat, Çukurova Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Yayınları, Adana, 2006. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 40 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 Knows the factors that may affect nursing care practices during health and/or disease states in accordance with the basic human needs of the individual, family and community health. 2 2 Knows how to use the teaching and learning process in nursing care 1 3 Knows how to use health policy, legislation and management of health services in the nursing process, and knows his/her duties, powers and responsibilities. 0 4 Knows human body cells, tissues, systems, structure, function and the relation of these systems. Explains the structure and the physiological functions of healthy and sick individuals, identifies unhealthy conditions and plans appropriate nursing interventions. 5 5 Knows the concepts and theories that form the basis of nursing care and health protection, and makes appropriate plans and evaluations for the maintenance and development of nursing using effective communication techniques . 2 6 Assesses developments related to nursing using scientific methods . Knows how to benefit from the evidence-based applications in meeting the healthy caring needs of the patient and healthy individuals . 1 7 Knows human body cells, tissues, systems, structure and function of these systems. Explains the structure and the physiological functions of healthy and sick individuals, identifies unhealthy conditions, and plans and practises appropriate nursing interventions. 5 8 Contributes to the creation of policies to raise the level of community health. Sensitive to the issue of community health projects and activities to improve health protection. 0 9 Assumes responsibility for solving professional problems. 0 10 Develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning, aware of his/her learning needs. 0 11 Uses information and communication technologies in the field. 0 12 Takes responsibility for health-related applications as an active member of the team. 0 13 Knows the methods for the production of scientific knowledge and how to use the scientific method of problem solving. 2 14 Uses effective communication techniques in accordance with the concepts and theories that form the basis of nursing care. 2 15 Uses scientific methods and developments relevant to nursing practice. Makes evidence-based practices in meeting the health care needs of the patients and healthy individuals . 1 16 Uses the process of teaching and learning in nursing services. 1 17 Uses information on health policy, health care legislation and management in nursing care process. 0 18 Uses scientific problem-solving methods and methods for the production of scientific knowledge in practices. 2 19 Acts in accordance with the principles of professional ethics, democracy, human rights, social, scientific and cultural values. 0 20 As well as developing professionally, takes interest in scientific, social, cultural and artistic fields in accordance with his/her capabilities by identifying his/her learning needs. Knows at least one foreign language. 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 1 14     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 1 14 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 43 Total Workload / 25 (h): 1.72 ECTS Credit: 2