BMM016 Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Applications

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

Information

Code BMM016
Name Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Applications
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Yüksek Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Öğr. Gör.Dr. DİLEK SÖNMEZER


Course Goal

The aim of this course is to give the basic information necessary to develop new treatment methods at tissue and organ level by utilizing the potential of use of stem cells in regenerative medicine approaches.

Course Content

Introduction to Molecular and cellular biology, Basic Features of Stem Cells and Stem Cell Niches, Mechanism of Sem Cell Self Renewal, Cell Cycle Regulators in Stem Cells, Cell Fusion and Differentiated State, Phenotype Changing Mechanism of Stem Cells, Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells, Role of Stem Cell in Regenerative Medicine, Stem Cells in Treatment of Myocardial Infarction and Cardiomyopathy, Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Cancer Therapy, Stem Cells in Spinal Cord Regeneration, Stem Cells Therapy for Optic Nerve Regeneration, Stem Cells Therapy for Cartilage Regeneration, Ethical Considerations

Course Precondition

None

Resources

1. Essentials of Stem Cell Biology 3rd edition. John Gearhart, Brigid Hogan, Douglas Melton, Roger Pedersen, E. Donall Thomas, James Thomas, Sir Ian Wilmut.

Notes

1. Stem Cells: Basics and Clinical Translation 1st Ed Robert Chunhua Zhao, Springer 2015


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Comprehends the difference between stem cells and normal cells in terms of their biological structure and properties.
LO02 Learns the self-renewal and differentiation mechanisms of stem cells.
LO03 Gain knowledge about the concept of regenerative medicine.
LO04 Learns the applications of stem cells in regenerative medicine.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To be able to solve scientific problems encountered in the field of medicine and medical technologies by applying current and advanced technical approaches of mathematics, science and engineering sciences. 4
PLO02 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği To have a knowledge of the literature related to a sub-discipline of biomedical engineering, to define and model current problems. 5
PLO03 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Ability to analyze data, design and conduct experiments, and interpret results
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Developing researched contemporary techniques and computational tools for engineering applications
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı To be able to analyze and design a process in line with a defined target 4
PLO06 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Conducting scientific studies with a medical doctor from an engineering perspective. 3
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Expressing own findings orally and in writing, clearly and concisely. 3
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği To be able to improve oneself by embracing the importance of lifelong learning and by following the developments in science-technology and contemporary issues.
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Ability to act independently, set priorities and creativity.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Being aware of national and international contemporary scientific and social problems in the field of Biomedical Engineering.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik To be able to evaluate the contribution of engineering solutions to problems in medicine, medical technologies and health in a global and social context.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction to Molecular and cellular biology Read about the subject. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Benzetim, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma
2 Basic Features of Stem Cells and Stem Cell Niches Read about the subject. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Benzetim, Bireysel Çalışma
3 Mechanism of Sem Cell Self Renewal Read about the subject. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Benzetim, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma, Problem Çözme
4 Cell Cycle Regulators in Stem Cells Read about the subject. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Benzetim, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma
5 Cell Fusion and Differentiated State Read about the subject. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Benzetim, Beyin Fırtınası, Problem Çözme
6 Phenotype Changing Mechanism of Stem Cells Read about the subject. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Grup Çalışması, Benzetim, Bireysel Çalışma
7 Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells Read about the subject. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Benzetim, Beyin Fırtınası
8 Mid-Term Exam Read about the subject. Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev
9 Role of Stem Cell in Regenerative Medicine Read about the subject. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Benzetim, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma, Problem Çözme
10 Stem Cells in Treatment of Myocardial Infarction and Cardiomyopathy Read about the subject. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Benzetim, Bireysel Çalışma
11 Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Cancer Therapy Read about the subject. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Grup Çalışması, Benzetim, Beyin Fırtınası, Tartışma
12 Stem Cells in Spinal Cord Regeneration Read about the subject. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Benzetim
13 Stem Cells Therapy for Optic Nerve Regeneration Read about the subject. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Benzetim, Beyin Fırtınası
14 Stem Cells Therapy for Cartilage Regeneration Read about the subject. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Benzetim, Bireysel Çalışma, Tartışma
15 Ethical Considerations Read about the subject. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Benzetim, Beyin Fırtınası, Grup Çalışması
16 Term Exams Read about the subject. Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev
17 Term Exams Read about the subject. Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev


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 5 70
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 5 5 25
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload (Hour) 141
Total Workload / 25 (h) 5,64
ECTS 6 ECTS