HÄ°S782 - BRIGHT FIELD MICROSCOPES

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
BRIGHT FIELD MICROSCOPES HÄ°S782 Any Semester/Year 1 2 2 5
Prequisites
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Observation
Demonstration
 
Instructor (s)Prof. Pergin Atilla, MD, PhD., Prof. Petek Korkusuz, MD, PhD 
Course objectiveTechniques of brightfield microscopy 
Learning outcomes
  1. - Types of brightfield microscope
  2. - Working principles of brightfield microscope
  3. - Digital imaging techniques
Course Content- Types of brightfield microscope
- Microscopic imaging 
References1. Introduction to Optical Microscopy Jerome Mertz Roberts and Company Publishers 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1-Working principles of brightfield microscope
Week 2-The components of brightfield microscope
Week 3-Light pathway of bright field microscope
Week 4-Optical system of brightfield microscope
Week 5- Stereomicroscope
Week 6- Inverted microscope
Week 7Midterm exam
Week 8- Contrasting techniques of bright field microscope
Week 9- Digital imaging techniques for bright field microscope
Week 10Presentation
Week 11- Principles of digital camera, - Histogram
Week 12- Hands on software Hue, Saturation, Contrast
Week 13 - Usage of brightfield microscope
Week 14Discussion
Week 15Preparation to final exam
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory2820
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments15
Presentation15
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms120
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes3150
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.     
6. Must have knowledge, skills and attitudes that will contribute to education.     
7. Should know how to obtain information to improve self and understand the importance of continuous learning.X    
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.     
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