Trans608 Animal Models of Diseases

5 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code Trans608
Name Animal Models of Diseases
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 5 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language İngilizce
Level Doktora Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
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Course Goal

It is aimed to convey the physiological basics of various animal species used in translational research, to examine and evaluate their physiological parameters comparatively, to choose the right experimental animal in line with the researcher's needs, to teach standardization in in vivo studies, power analysis, ethical principles and regulations in the use of experimental animals.

Course Content

This course includes; Animal species and their physiological basics used in translational research, measurement and evaluation of fundamental physiological parameters of various animal species, use of biotechnological techniques in animals, ethical concepts and rules in animal studies.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

1. Animal Biotechnology Models in Discovery and Translation, Ed. Verma A.S, Singh A., 2nd ed., Academic Press, 2020. 2. Advances in Animal Biotechnology, Singh B., Mal G., Gautam S.K., Mukesh M., 1st ed., Springer, 2019. 3. Fundamentals of Laboratory Animal Science, Ed. Liu E., Fan J., 1st ed., CRC Press, 2018. 4. Principles of Cloning, Ed. Cibelli J., Gurdon J. et al., 2nd ed., Academic Press, 2014. 5. Transgenic Animal Technology, Ed. Pinkert, 3rd ed., Elsevier, 2014. and related literature

Notes

1. Animal Biotechnology Models in Discovery and Translation, Ed. Verma A.S, Singh A., 2nd ed., Academic Press, 2020. 2. Advances in Animal Biotechnology, Singh B., Mal G., Gautam S.K., Mukesh M., 1st ed., Springer, 2019. 3. Fundamentals of Laboratory Animal Science, Ed. Liu E., Fan J., 1st ed., CRC Press, 2018. 4. Principles of Cloning, Ed. Cibelli J., Gurdon J. et al., 2nd ed., Academic Press, 2014. 5. Transgenic Animal Technology, Ed. Pinkert, 3rd ed., Elsevier, 2014. and related literature


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Learns various animal species used in translational research.
LO02 Learns the physiology of the animal species to be used in translational research
LO03 Learns to measure and evaluate fundamental physiological parameters of various animal species.
LO04 Learns the use of various biotechnological techniques in animals
LO05 Learns ethic principles and regulations in animal studies


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Develops and deepens the current and advanced level knowledge of translational medicine via unique thoughts or researches at a level of proficiency, find out original definitions that will bring innovation in the field of translational medicine. 5
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Conceives the interdisciplinary interactions related to translational medicine; analyzes synthesizes and evaluates original and new thoughts. 5
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the usage of tool, devices and instruments requiered for knowledge and technologies about translational medicine and its related disciplines. 2
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Defines frequently used statistical methods in translational medicine and related disciplines, uses statistical softwares effectively. 4
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses both theoretical and practical knowledge at an advanced level in the studies related to translational medicine. 5
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Develops a new thoughts, method and designment/application which brings innovation in translational medicine or implements a known thoughts, method and designment/application in different fields, investigates, comprehends, designs, adapts, implements an original topic. 5
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Writes the report of his/her research which he/she participated, 5
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Makes necessary investigations by using tool, devices and instrument required for knowledge and technologies about translational medicine and related disciplines at an advanced level, develops a new and creative solution (device, method, treatment, drug) for the problems. 5
PLO09 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses statistical software in the field of Translational Medicine effectively, chooses statistical methods correctly, calculates and interprets correctly. 5
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Maintains the organization of Translational Medicine laboratories and develops solutions in case of encountering unforeseen complex situations during laboratory working hours. 5
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Conducts scientific studies in translational medicine and related fields independently or as a team member. 5
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Writes the report of his/her research in which he/she participated, publishes in a national or international reputed journal (indexing in SCI, SCI-Expanded, SSCI, or AHCI), and presents it at scientific meetings. 4
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Follows evidence-based practices and conducts research on professional practices that will create evidence in their field. 4
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Applies the principles of advanced professional development and lifelong learning in the field of Translational Medicine. 4
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Communicate current developments and studies within the field to both professional and non-professional groups systematically using written, oral and visual techniques by supporting with quantitative and qualitative data. 4
PLO16 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Learns how to teach. 4
PLO17 Belirsiz Communicate and discuss orally, in written and visually with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B2 General Level. 4
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Audit the data gathering, interpretation, implementation and announcement stages by taking into consideration the cultural, scientific, and ethic values and uses these issues for social strategy, implementation plans and frame of quality processes. 4
PLO19 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Knows the importance of ethical principles and ethical committees for the individual and society, acts ethically. 5


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction to animal usage in translational medicine Related resources, lecture notes, and literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 Animal models used in translational medicine (laboratory animals) Related resources, lecture notes, and literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Animal models used in translational medicine (laboratory animals) Related resources, lecture notes, and literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
4 Animal models used in translational medicine (farm / large animals) Related resources, lecture notes, and literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Animal models used in translational medicine (farm / large animals) Related resources, lecture notes, and literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
6 Animal models used in translational medicine (aquatic animals) Related resources, lecture notes, and literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 Animal models used in translational medicine (aquatic animals) Related resources, lecture notes, and literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
8 Biotechnological techniques used in animals (reproductive physiology, assisted reproductive techniques, embryo transfer techniques) Related resources, lecture notes, and literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
9 Biotechnological techniques used in animals (reproductive physiology, assisted reproductive techniques, embryo transfer techniques) Related resources, lecture notes, and literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Anlatım, Deney / Laboratuvar
10 Alternative methods (in silico, in vitro, 3D organoids, microphysiological systems) Related resources, lecture notes, and literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Design of animal experiments in translational research (choice of the right animal) Related resources, lecture notes, and literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma, Problem Çözme
12 Design of animal experiments in translational research (biostatistics, power analysis) Related resources, lecture notes, and literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap, Grup Çalışması, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme, Proje Temelli Öğrenme
13 Design of animal experiments in translational research (standardization) Related resources, lecture notes, and literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay
14 Ethical principles in the use of experimental animals (3R, 5R, 7R) Related resources, lecture notes, and literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme
15 Behaviors of experimental animals (fundamentals and recording systems) Related resources, lecture notes, and literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Deney / Laboratuvar
16 Animal welfare Related resources, lecture notes, and literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
17 Final exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav, Ödev, Proje / Tasarım, Performans Değerlendirmesi


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12
Final Exam 1 18 18
Total Workload (Hour) 114
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,56
ECTS 5 ECTS