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| Code | BLS405 |
| Name | Biology of Aging |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Esin Gülnaz CANLI |
| Course Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
It is aimed to provide information about the basic molecular and cellular changes that occur as a result of aging. Additionally, what can be done to delay aging will be explained
Course Content
Molecular mechanism, processes, causes of aging and morphological and physiological changes that occur with aging
Course Precondition
none
Resources
other
Notes
related scientific articles
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the reasons why living things age. |
| LO02 | Explains the DNA damage theory. |
| LO03 | Explains free radical/oxidation theory. |
| LO04 | Explains the mitochondrial DNA theory. |
| LO05 | Explains the relationship between aging and cancer. |
| LO06 | Describes the mechanism of telomere telomerase. |
| LO07 | Explains the link between sleep and aging. |
| LO08 | Explains lipid peroxidation. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain the basic concepts and principles in biology | 2 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The knowledge gained in the field of biology combine with information from other sciences. | 1 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Identifies problems in the field of biology and apply methods for their solution | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Describes the method of producing scientific knowledge in the field of biology | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | They will receive information on the biology area, in order to classify it uses and purposes. | 1 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | They use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge that obtain in biology field. | 1 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | They are Field-related issues can inform the relevant persons and institutions, They share ideas and problems relating to suggestions as the written, oral and Visual to expert or transfer to non-experts. | |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | They can take responsibility as individuals and team members to solve unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to the field. | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | they can take an active role as a member of the execution team the planning of projects related to the field. | |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | They know that life-long learning process and act accordingly. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | They will increase the knowledge and experience outside major issues with specific elective courses in different fields of biology. | 2 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | They speak English enough to communicate with colleagues to understand the basic concepts of biology. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | They both with colleagues, as well as areas with non-person establishes ethical uses of information and communication technology. In addition to professional development, in line with the interests and abilities of scientific, social, constantly improves itself by identifying learning needs in cultural and artistic fields. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | They assesses developments in biology versatile using scientific methods and techniques | 1 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | They know the importance of personal development and enforces the need. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | What is aging? | Review of books and articles on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Why do living things age? | Review of books and articles on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Molecular foundations of aging | Review of books and articles on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | DNA damage theory | Review of books and articles on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Free radical/oxidation theory | Review of books and articles on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Mitochondrial DNA theory | Review of books and articles on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | telomere theory | Review of books and articles on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | General repeating | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Somatic cell theory | Review of books and articles on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Immunology and endocrine theory | Review of books and articles on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Calorie restriction theory | Review of books and articles on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | The relationship between aging and cancer | Review of books and articles on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Aging and antioxidants | Review of books and articles on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Lipid Peroxidation | Review of books and articles on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Melatonin Deficiency | Review of books and articles on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | General repeating | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | General repeating | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 88 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,52 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||