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| Code | BT168 |
| Name | Reproductive Cryobiology |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| 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 Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
The aim is to provide information to students about the basic principles of cell and tissue freezing, the fundamental 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
Lecture notes and presentations prepared by the faculty member.
Notes
(1) Hayvanlarda Reprodüksiyon, Androloji ve Yardımcı Üreme Teknikleri, M. Kemal Soylu (Baş Editör), 2023, Ankara Nobel Kitabevleri, Ankara. (2). 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 are introduced to the basic principles of cell and tissue freezing. |
| LO02 | In this course, students will be introduced to the basic principles of cell and tissue freezing. |
| LO03 | Students explain how to freeze semen. |
| LO04 | Students remember how to examine scientific research on the topic and how to give presentations on the topic. |
| LO05 | In this lesson, students list the major changes that occur in cells during freezing. |
| LO06 | Students explain how to freeze an embryo. |
| LO07 | Students recall how to freeze ovarian tissue. |
| LO08 | Students list the cryoprotectant substances used in cell freezing. |
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. | |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic principles of Reproductive Cryobiology | Preparation of lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Changes in cells during freezing | Reading source books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Cell freezing methods (slow freezing, vitrification, etc.) | Viewing images from internet sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösteri |
| 4 | Substances that protect cells against the negative effects of freezing (cryoprotectants) | Preparation of course presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Mechanisms of action of cryoprotectant substances | Reading source books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 6 | Cryoprotectant substances that can enter the cell and their mechanisms of action | Reading reference books and lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Cryoprotectant substances that cannot enter the cell and their mechanisms of action | Reading lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparation of exam questions | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav |
| 9 | Stages of freezing sperm | Preparation of lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Embryo freezing and freezing methods | Viewing images from internet sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösteri |
| 11 | Thawing of frozen semen | Preparation of lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösteri, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 12 | Thawing of frozen embryos | Viewing images from internet sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösteri, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 13 | Basic principles and application areas of tissue freezing | Reading source books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Freezing of ovarian tissue | Preparation of course presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösteri |
| 15 | Thawing of frozen ovarian tissue | Preparation of course presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösteri |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparation of exam questions | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading reference books and lecture notes | 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 | ||