HÄ°S791 - THE INTERPRETATION of THE SUTRUCTURES UNDER ELECTR

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
THE INTERPRETATION of THE SUTRUCTURES UNDER ELECTR HÄ°S791 Any Semester/Year 1 2 2 5
Prequisites
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Other  
Instructor (s)Prof. Sevda MüftüoÄŸlu, MD, PhD., Prof. Petek Korkusuz, MD, PhD 
Course objectiveTo get the ability of evaluation and interpretation of ultrastructural features of cells and tissues in all organs 
Learning outcomes
  1. 1. To get ability of defining different tissues and cells based on their ultrastructural features
  2. 2. To get the ability to interpret the cell and tissue function according to their ultrastructural peculiarities and/or changes
Course Content1. Examine and discuss the structural features of the cells and tissues of the organs under electron microscope.
2. Organelles including, nucleus, nucleolus are evaluated according to their ultrastructural criterias in connection with their functionalproperties
3. Cell differentiation, apoptosis or cell senescence and cell death are discussed in the light of EM features. 
References1. Glauert AM, Lewis PR. Biological Specimen Preparation for Transmission Electron Microscopy.
2. Maunsbach AB, Afzelius BA. Biomedical Electron Microscopy,
3. Dickerson GR. Diagnostic Electron Microscopy.
4. Fawcett D.W. The Cell
5. Matthews JL, Martin JH. Atlas of Human Histology and Ultrastructure
6. Porter KH, Bonneville MA, An Introduction to the Fine Structure of Cells and Tissues
7. Hayat MA, Principles and Techniques of Electron Microscopy Biological Applications 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Examine cell membrane and nucleus
Week 2Define the organelles and inclusions
Week 3Define types of epithelial tissue and basal membrane
Week 4Examine the ultrastructural features of connective tissue proper with all of their components
Week 5Examine the ultrastructural features contractile cells and Describe the ultrastructure of nervous system; with all of their components
Week 6Midterm exam
Week 7Examine the ultrastructure of cardiovascular systems; with all of their components.
Week 8Examine the ultrastructure of respiratory systems; with all of their components.
Week 9Examine the ultrastructure of blood and lymphoid cells
Week 10Describe ultrastructure of digestive system with all of their components
Week 11Describe the ultrastructure of female and male reproductive system with all of their components.
Week 12Examine the ultrastructure of urinary system with all of their components
Week 13Examine ultrastructure of the endocrine system with all of their components
Week 14 Artifacts, mistakes of fixation, embedding, sectioning and staining.
Week 15Preparation to final exam
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance145
Laboratory285
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments15
Presentation15
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms130
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes4550
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 1 14
Laboratory 14 2 28
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14456
Presentation / Seminar Preparation166
Project000
Homework assignment166
Midterms (Study duration)12020
Final Exam (Study duration) 12020
Total Workload4659150

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Know the light and electron microscobic structure of the cells, tissues and organs; understanding the molecular and genetic components, establish the relationship between the structure function.    X
2. Understanding of the molecular mechanisms regulating human embryonic development , should be able to define the developmental disorders.     
3. Know the basic techniques such as histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, electron microscopy, cell culture.    X
4. Must know and apply microscopic imaging techniques together and other quantitative methods such as stereology.    X
5. Must have the basic knowledge and competence necessary to perform laboratuary works such as IVF, stem cell technologies in cooperation with the clinics.X    
6. Must have knowledge, skills and attitudes that will contribute to education.X    
7. Should know how to obtain information to improve self and understand the importance of continuous learning.     
8. Be able to put forward original hypotheses independently; plan and write original projects.     
9. Have information and views on ethical issues on science and publication ethics and clinically related IVF and stem cell studies.     
10. Be capable to participate in national and international scientific environments , make presentations and discussions.  X  
11. Understand the evaluation criteria of the national and international journals and evaluate an article or project independently.    X 

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest