Information Package / Course Catalogue
Cell Ageing and Pathogenesis
Course Code: VPT685
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To understand the roles and detoxification mechanisms of free oxygen radicals in cell damage during cell oxidative activities, morphological changes and elimination of aging cells by apoptosis

Course Content

To understand the roles and detoxification mechanisms of free oxygen radicals in cell damage during cell oxidative activities, morphological changes and elimination of aging cells by apoptosis

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Recai TUNCA
Learning Outcomes
1.To have knowledge about cell aging and its causes
2.To have knowledge about oxidative stress and free oxygen radicals
3.To have knowledge about reactive oxygen species
4.To have knowledge about free radicals and cell aging
5.To have knowledge about antioxidants
Recommended or Required Reading
3. Jones, T.C., Hunt, R.D., King, N.W., (1996) Veterinary Patology, Waverly Company, Philadelphia, USA.
4.Thomson, R.G., (1978) General Veterinary Patology, W.B.Saunders Company. Philadelphia, USA.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition and causes of cell aging
Week 2 - Theoretical
Causes of oxidative stress
Week 3 - Theoretical
Mechanisms of oxidative stress formation
Week 4 - Theoretical
Free radical species
Week 5 - Theoretical
Reactive oxygen species
Week 6 - Theoretical
Mechanisms of free radical formation
Week 7 - Theoretical
Free radicals and cell membrane, Midterm
Week 8 - Theoretical
Free radicals and cell membrane
Week 9 - Theoretical
Sources of reactive oxygen species
Week 10 - Theoretical
Mechanisms of reactive oxygen species formation
Week 11 - Theoretical
Removal of free radicals
Week 12 - Theoretical
Antioxidants
Week 13 - Theoretical
Free radicals and cell aging
Week 14 - Theoretical
Overview
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Reading40624
Individual Work40520
Midterm Examination112113
Final Examination114115
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026