BÄ°K609 - INTERCELLULAR INTERACTIONS
| Course Name | Code | Semester | Theory (hours/week) |
Application (hours/week) |
Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTERCELLULAR INTERACTIONS | BÄ°K609 | Any Semester/Year | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
| Prequisites | None | |||||
| Course language | Turkish | |||||
| Course type | Elective | |||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-Face | |||||
| Learning and teaching strategies | Other: Lectures with student participation | |||||
| Instructor (s) | Prof.Dr.A. Kevser Özden, Prof. Dr. Gülberk Uçar | |||||
| Course objective | To understand the extracellular matrix, cell-cell interactions and their interactions, their roles in development and pathology. To generate a global vision on these subjects. To privide a thorough understanding on these matters by reading and presenting related research articles. | |||||
| Learning outcomes |
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| Course Content | Extracellular matrix components, molecules and their signalling pathways which mediate cell-cell interactions, roles of cell-cell interaction in development and clinic. | |||||
| References | 1. The Cell, A Molecular Approach (2009), G. Cooper. R.E. Housman, 5th edition, ASM Press, Washington DC, 2. Molecular Biology of the Cell, B. Alberts, A. Johnson, et.al., 5th edition, Garlang Publ. Inc., New York 3. Relevant research articles in current journals | |||||
Course outline weekly
| Weeks | Topics |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | INTRODUCTION: Multicellularity and cell environment |
| Week 2 | Extracellular matrix |
| Week 3 | Fibroblasts and collagen |
| Week 4 | Proteoglycans and glycosaminoglycans |
| Week 5 | Fibronectin and laminin |
| Week 6 | PAPER PRESENTATION |
| Week 7 | Extracellular matrix and metalloproteases |
| Week 8 | Cell-cell interactions ( selectins and Ig superfamily) |
| Week 9 | Integrins |
| Week 10 | Tight and gap junctions |
| Week 11 | PAPER PRESENTATION |
| Week 12 | Synapses |
| Week 13 | The role of intercellular interactions in signal trunsduction, differentiation and development |
| Week 14 | Clinical importance of intercellular interactions |
| Week 15 | Preparation fort he exam |
| Week 16 | FINAL EXAMINATION |
Assesment methods
| Course activities | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 14 | 10 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 |
| Assignments | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 2 | 40 |
| Midterms | 0 | 0 |
| Final exam | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes | 16 | 50 |
| Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION
| Activities | Number | Duration (hour) | Total Work Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (x14) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect) | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Presentation / Seminar Preparation | 2 | 24 | 48 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework assignment | 8 | 9 | 72 |
| Midterms (Study duration) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam (Study duration) | 1 | 28 | 28 |
| Total Workload | 35 | 66 | 210 |
Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
| D.9. Key Learning Outcomes | Contrubition level* | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1. Students will be able to follow the conceptual and scientific developments related to basic measurement and evaluation techniques specific to the Exercise and Sports Physiology, and use the deep and systematic knowledge specific to the field of Exercise and Sports Physiology in their professional and academic studies. | X | ||||
| 2. Has the laboratory safety and technical knowledge and skills required for laboratory studies in Exercise and Sport Physiology, and able to solve the research problems using the tools and equipment in the field. | X | ||||
| 3. Has the competency to analyse and integrate the information from other disciplines, synthesize new information, make decisions and solve problems by using theoretical and applied concepts and principles in Exercise and Sport Physiology with a critical approach. | X | ||||
| 4. Has the competency to conduct research, take part in research projects, chose the appropriate statistical methods, interpret the results of his/her work, write the report and present it in scientific meetings or publish. | X | ||||
| 5. Evaluates national/international strategies, politics and practices related to Exercise and Sports Physiology in line with the national values and country realities. | X | ||||
| 6. Acts in compliance with legislation, professional values and ethical principles in the formation of knowledge related to Exercise and Sports Physiology, and transfers his/her professional knowledge, skills and responsibilities to team work. | X | ||||
| 7. Reads and analyses the scientific papers in Exercise and Sports Physiology, conducts and carries out evidenced based research in the concerned professional field. | X | ||||
| 8. Knows the importance of communication with other sciences related to Exercise and Sport Physiology, uses his/her knowledge and problem solving abilities in interdisciplinary studies. | X | ||||
| 9. Adopts lifelong learning principles, identifies his/her learning needs and goals, and contributes to quality improvement, vocational training and promotion programs in Exercise and Sports Physiology. | X | ||||
| 10. Establishes written, verbal and visual communication with national and international scientists and defends his/her opinions on the issues in Exercise and Sports Physiology. | X | ||||
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest