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Information
| Code | BT168 |
| Name | Reproductive Cryobiology |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | . Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. Ümüt CİRİT |
Course Goal / Objective
To provide students with information about the basic principles of cell and tissue freezing, the basic changes that occur in cells during freezing, and the substances used to eliminate the negative effects of freezing.
Course Content
Basic principles of cell and tissue freezing, basic information about the basic changes that occur in cells during freezing. Substances used to eliminate the negative effects of freezing in cells. Freezing of sperm, embryo and ovarian tissue.
Course Precondition
Being a graduate of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture (Department of Zootechnics), Department of Biology.
Resources
Hayvanlarda Reprodüksiyon, Androloji ve Yardımcı Üreme Teknikleri, M. Kemal Soylu (Baş Editör), 2023, Ankara Nobel Kitabevleri, Ankara.
Notes
Reproduction in Farm Animals. (1993) Ed: Hafez ESE 5. Baskı. Lea-Febiger Philadelphia.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | In this course, students learn about the basic principles of cell and tissue freezing and the basic changes that occur in cells during freezing. |
| LO02 | In this course, students learn about the substances used to eliminate the negative effects of freezing in cells. |
| LO03 | In this course, students learn about freezing sperm, embryos and ovarian tissue. |
| LO04 | Learns how to examine scientific research on the subject and present articles. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the field with original thought and / or research at the level of expertise based on the qualifications of the graduate and reach the original definitions that will bring innovation to the field. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands the interdisciplinary interaction of the field; it achieves original results using knowledge requiring expertise in analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Evaluates, uses and transfers new information in the field with a systematic approach. | 4 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Makes critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex thoughts. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Makes leadership in environments that require the analysis of original and interdisciplinary problems. | 2 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | It extends the limits of knowledge in its field by publishing at least one scientific article in its field in national and / or international refereed journals and / or producing or interpreting an original work. | 2 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops new ideas and methods related to the field by using high level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making. | 2 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | He / she defends his / her original opinions in discussing the subjects in his / her field and establishes an effective communication showing his / her competence in the field. | 2 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Conducts scientific research in national and international scientific research groups. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Establishes functional interaction by using strategic decision making processes in solving problems encountered in the field. | 2 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic principles of Reproductive Cryobiology | Preparation of visual slides on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Changes in cells during freezing | Preparation of visual slides on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Cell freezing methods (slow freezing, vitrification, etc.) | Preparation of visual slides on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Substances that protect cells against the negative effects of freezing (cryoprotectants) | Preparation of visual slides on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Mechanisms of action of cryoprotectant substances | Preparation of visual slides on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Cryoprotectant substances that can enter the cell and their mechanisms of action | Preparation of visual slides on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Cryoprotectant substances that cannot enter the cell and their mechanisms of action | Preparation of visual slides on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparation of exam questions | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav |
| 9 | Stages of freezing sperm | Preparation of visual slides on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Embryo freezing and freezing methods | Preparation of visual slides on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Thawing of frozen semen | Preparation of visual slides on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Thawing of frozen embryos | Preparation of visual slides on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Basic principles and application areas of tissue freezing | Preparation of visual slides on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Freezing of ovarian tissue 1 | Preparation of visual slides on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Freezing of ovarian tissue 2 | Preparation of visual slides on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Thawing of frozen ovarian tissue | Preparation of visual slides on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparation of exam questions | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 5 | 10 | 50 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 140 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,60 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||