Information Package / Course Catalogue
Stem Cell
Course Code: THE509
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

To comprehend the biological, molecular, and genetic features of the stem cell translationally in correlation with clinical parameters.

Course Content

The basic features of stem cells such as pluripotency, self-renewal and differentiation, stem cell niche, stem cell-related genetic and epigenetic features, stem cell-specific markers, and stem cell types will be explained.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Having knowledge about stem cells
2.Learns the general characteristics of stem cells
3.Explain the stem cell and its genetic relationship.
4.Explain stem cell acquisition and identification
5.Use of stem cells in treatment
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Sell S, Stem Cells Handbook, Humana Press, second edition, 2013
2.Rich IN, Stem Cell Protocols, Humana Press, 2015
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Course description and general information
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Stem Cell Definition and Morphology
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Self Renewal and Differentiation
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Properties of Stem Cell
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Stem cell characterization
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Stem Cell Niche
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Differentiation in stem cells 1
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Differentiation in stem cells 2 and (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Stem Cell Related Signaling Pathways-I
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Stem Cell Related Signaling Pathways-II
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Tissue-Specific Stem Cell Markers
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Pluripotent Stem Cell
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Mesenchymal Stem Cell
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Cancer Stem Cell
Week 15 - Final Exam
final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Presentation1%10
Quiz1%10
Midterm Examination1%10
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Assignment218138
Laboratory141242
Midterm Examination124226
Final Examination148250
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)198
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
4
5
4
5
3
OÇ-2
5
4
3
4
5
OÇ-3
5
4
5
4
5
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
4
OÇ-5
4
5
4
4
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026