KEP605 - SPECIFIC BASIC STATISTICAL CONCEPTS of CANCER

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
SPECIFIC BASIC STATISTICAL CONCEPTS of CANCER KEP605 2nd Semester 2 2 3 8
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Course typeElective 
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    Course outline weekly

    WeeksTopics
    Week 1Basic concepts of probability theory and probability distribution functions
    Week 2Common parameters and distribution characteristics in cancer
    Week 3Statistical test and statistical inference concepts-1
    Week 4Statistical test and statistical inference concepts-2
    Week 5Parametric and nonparametric test concepts
    Week 6Basic assumptions in test selection and appropriate test selection algorithm-1
    Week 7Basic assumptions in test selection and appropriate test selection algorithm-2
    Week 8Statistical tests for ratio, categorical distribution and mean for a single group-1
    Week 9Statistical tests for ratio, categorical distribution and mean for a single group-2
    Week 10Statistical comparison of ratio, categorical distribution and mean in comparison of two groups-1
    Week 11Statistical comparison of ratio, categorical distribution and mean in comparison of two groups-2
    Week 12Relations between variables and correlation analysis
    Week 13Regression analysis
    Week 14Analysis of variance-1 Analysis of variance-1
    Week 15Final exam

    Assesment methods

    Course activitiesNumberPercentage
    Attendance1515
    Laboratory00
    Application00
    Field activities00
    Specific practical training00
    Assignments1010
    Presentation00
    Project110
    Seminar00
    Midterms115
    Final exam150
    Total100
    Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes2750
    Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
    Total100

    WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

    Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
    Course Duration (x14) 15 2 30
    Laboratory 0 0 0
    Application000
    Specific practical training000
    Field activities000
    Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)15460
    Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
    Project12020
    Homework assignment10110
    Midterms (Study duration)16060
    Final Exam (Study duration) 16060
    Total Workload43147240

    Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

    D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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    1. At the end of this program, each student is expected to comprehend the innate and adaptive immune functions as well as the basic immunologic principles.    X 
    2. At the end of this program, each student is expected to comprehend the diseases that develop with the contribution of the immune system or the diseases that result from the impairment of immune mechanisms.   X 
    3. At the end of this program, each student is expected to learn the classification, nomenclature and mechanisms of immunologic disorders as well as the basic properties of immunopathology.    X 
    4. At the end of this program, each student is expected to comprehend the basic and differential properties as well as the development mechanisms of immunological disorders seen in various systems.    X 
    5. At the end of this program, each student is expected to learn how to follow the novel improvements and advances in immunology.    X 
    6. At the end of this program, each student is expected to learn to be able to ask original questions related to immunology as well as to choose and apply the appropriate methods and techniques in order to find an answer to the relevant questions.   X 
    7. At the end of this program, each student is expected to successfully and correctly perform basic immunological and molecular techniques.   X 
    8. At the end of this program, each student is expected to gain the necessary skills and competence in the preparation of scientific reports, abstracts and presentations as well as to write scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals.   X 
    9. At the end of this program, each student is expected to sensitively and completely accord with the ethical issues related to the field as well as to be able to work and take responsibilities as a member of the team.   X 
    10. At the end of this program, each student is expected to complete a research study during his/her training in the program, to learn the adequate literature knowledge about his/her study topic, to write his/her dissertation for master?s degree, to compare and to discuss the relevant information in the literature with his/her own findings.   X 
    11. At the end of this program, each student is expected to demonstrate a critical approach to the discussed methods in journal clubs, seminars and data presentations as well as to successfully express his/her thoughts and concerns, and to be able to support his/her ideas with the information from relevant literature.   X 
    12. At the end of this program, each student is expected to know and apply the laboratory safety and accreditation rules and regulations related to immunology.   X 
    13. At the end of this program, each student is expected to know, apply and follow the methods for statistical analyses and evidence-based applications at a level sufficient to read and evaluate a scientific article.   X 
    14. At the end of this program, each student is expected to combine the information about his/her field of study with the information from different disciplines, to interpret this information to generate new information, to analyze and synthesize novel ideas.   X 

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