ANA728 - PLASTINATION TECHNIQUES

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
PLASTINATION TECHNIQUES ANA728 2nd Semester 1 2 2 4
Prequisites-
Course languageEnglish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Observation
Demonstration
Drill and Practice
 
Instructor (s)Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Burcu Erçakmak GüneÅŸ 
Course objectiveTo provide sound knowledge on plastination techniques. 
Learning outcomes
  1. 1- Define the plastination techniques in detail,
  2. 2- Can successfully set up a new plastination laboratory ,
  3. 3- Analyze and discuss the results of studies on plastination and plan new studies.
Course ContentPlastination techniques. 
References1- Journal of Plastination (http://journal.plastination.org) 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1History of plastination
Week 2General information about plastination techniques
Week 3Fixation
Week 4Dissection
Week 5Dehydration
Week 6Degreasing
Week 7Silicone plastination technique-1
Week 8Silicone plastination technique -2
Week 9Silicone plastination technique - troubleshooting
Week 10Discussion
Week 11Polyester plastination technique
Week 12Polyester plastination technique - troubleshooting
Week 13Epoxy plastination technique
Week 14Epoxy plastination technique - troubleshooting
Week 15Studying for final exam
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory1520
Application620
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam160
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes240
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes160
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 1 14
Laboratory 14 2 28
Application6212
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14114
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 15252
Total Workload4958120

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Using knowledge of anatomy at high level for building hypothesis, solving and developing them.    X
2. Creating an innovative way of thinking in the field of anatomy for scientific methods, designs or applications or implementing /applying a known idea for the methodsand designsin the field of anatomy.   X 
3. Designing, applying and finalizing an anatomical study using suitable Technologies X   
4. Accessing the latest information in the field of anatomy and evaluating them in a systematic manner.   X 
5. Presenting and publishing the results of his academic studies in national and international academic platforms.    X 
6. Knowing the importance of ethical principles and ethics committees for individuals and for the society.     X
7. Evaluating the anatomy-related information in a criticizing manner.   X 
8. Having the skills of oral and written communication, collaboration, defending his opinions; for working at his own field, the other fields of medicine, scientific and social communities. X   
9. Leadership ability to resolve the problems in novel and interdisciplinary environments when necessary.  X   

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