Information Package / Course Catalogue
The Practice of Oncology
Course Code: VPT560
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 0
Prt.: 2
Credit: 1
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

Biopsi methods, macroscopic evaluations in the tumors, choosing for histopathologic samples in the diagnosis of the tumor and applications related to histopathologic evaluations of the tumors.

Course Content

Biopsi methods, macroscopic evaluations in the tumors, choosing for histopathologic samples in the diagnosis of the tumor and applications related to histopathologic evaluations of the tumors.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be knowledgeable about the oncogenesis
2.To be knowledgeable about the classification of tumours
3.To be knowledgeable about the diagnosis of the epithelial tumours
4.To be knowledgeable about the diagnosis of the mesenchymal tumours
5.To be knowledgeable about the prognosis and treatment of tumors
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Practice
Slide and preparation demonstration on the identification of tumors
Week 2 - Practice
Slide and preparation demonstration about the mechanisms of tumor formation
Week 3 - Practice
Slide and preparation demonstration about the mechanisms of tumor formation
Week 4 - Practice
Slide and preparation demonstration about the general characteristics of benign and malignant tumors
Week 5 - Practice
Slide and preparation demonstration about epithelial tumors
Week 6 - Practice
Slide and preparation demonstration about papilloma and adenoma
Week 7 - Practice
Slide and preparation presentation about carcinoma and adenocarcinoma, Midterm
Week 8 - Practice
Slide and preparation demonstration about mesenchymal tumors
Week 9 - Practice
Slide and preparation demonstration of connective tissue, adipose tissue and muscle tissue tumors
Week 10 - Practice
Slide and preparation demonstration of cartilage and bone tissue tumors
Week 11 - Practice
Slide and preparation demonstration about blood and lymph vessels tumors
Week 12 - Practice
Slide and preparation demonstration on tumors originating from serosa and melanocytic tumors
Week 13 - Practice
Slide and preparation demonstration about nervous system tumors
Week 14 - Practice
Slide and preparation demonstration about lymphoid and hemapoietic tissue tumors
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Assignment1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Practice140228
Reading100660
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-2
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026