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Course Description Course Name : Cancer Genetics Course Code : BL 484 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. HASAN BASRİ İLA Learning Outcomes of the Course : Student has knowledge about control of cell division and cancer. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The genetic basis of cancer Course Contents : Genetic control of cell division. The behavior of cancer cells. 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 Eukaryotic cell cycle Updating of information Oral communication and taking notes 2 Stages of the cell cycle Updating of information Oral communication and taking notes 3 Cell cycle checkpoints Updating of information Oral communication and taking notes 4 MPF: Cdc2 and cycline dimer Updating of information Oral communication and taking notes 5 Growth factors and cycline-D Updating of information Oral communication and taking notes 6 Cell cycle inhibitors Updating of information Oral communication and taking notes 7 The development of cancer and its causes Updating of information and visuals Oral communication, visual materials and taking notes 8 Genetic structure of the cancer Updating of information and visuals Oral communication, visual materials and taking notes 9 Oncogenes Updating of information and visuals Oral communication, visual materials and taking notes 10 tumor viruses Updating of information and visuals Oral communication, visual materials and taking notes 11 Telomeres as an oncogene Updating of information and visuals Oral communication, visual materials and taking notes 12 Tumor suppressor genes Updating of information and visuals Oral communication, visual materials and taking notes 13 The use of molecular biology to cancer prevention and treatment Updating of information and visuals Oral communication, visual materials and taking notes 14 Cancer and the environment Updating of information and visuals Oral communication, visual materials and taking notes   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  CELL Molecular Approach (2006), Cooper and R. E. G.M Hausman. Third Edition. Izmir Medical Bookstore. Required Course Material(s)   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 Explains the methods of producing scientific knowledge in the field of biology 3 2 Uses the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of biology 3 3 Develops his/her professional experiences and knowledges by taking elective courses together with basic subjects of biology 2 4 takes responsibility as an individual or in a group to solve unpredicted problems that would be encountered 4 5 plans and manages the projects as a member of team 4 6 informs an indivudual and institutions about the subjects related to biology, and prepare verbal and written presentation to solve the problems 4 7 communicates effectively with colleagues in the world about biological issues and works 1 8 Knows the importance of individual development 4 9 Reaches the Information in the field of physics, for the purpose of classification, and uses. 4 10 Knows that learning process is life-long and acts accordingly. 4 11 Evaluates the developmets in the field of biology by using scientific methods 3 12 Explains the basic concepts and principles in the field of biology 4 13 Combines the knowledge in the field of biology with the other scientific area. 4 14 Both with colleagues, as well as off the field of builds establish relations ethically and uses information, communication technologies. Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself accordingly. 3 15 Identifies problems in the field of biology and for the solutions apply the analytical and simulative methods. 4 * 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 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15     Final Exam 1 20 20 Total Workload: 91 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.64 ECTS Credit: 4