Information Package / Course Catalogue
Diffuse Neuroendocrine System Cells
Course Code: VHE654
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 0
Credit: 1
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

To understand basic features of diffuse neuroendocrine cells, to learn diffuse neuroendocrine cells residing in various tissues and organs, to learn histochemical and immunohistochemical methods used for determination of diffuse neuroendocrine cells.

Course Content

Localization of diffuse neuroendocrine system cells and histophysilogical properties.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Gains expert information on basic features of diffuse neuroendocrine cells
2.Gains expert information on diffuse neuroendocrine cells residing in various tissues and organs
3.Learns histochemical methods used for determination of diffuse neuroendocrine cells.
4.Learns immunohistochemical methods used for determination of diffuse neuroendocrine cells
5.Understands the importance of diffuse neuroendocrine cells
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Place of diffuse neuroendocrine system in endocrine system
Week 2 - Theoretical
Discovery of the diffuse neuroendocrine system
Week 3 - Theoretical
Functions of the diffuse neuroendocrine system
Week 4 - Theoretical
Basic features of diffuse neuroendocrine cells- Article presentation/discussion
Week 5 - Theoretical
Diffuse neuroendocrine cells in adrenal medulla
Week 6 - Theoretical
Paraganglions
Week 7 - Theoretical
Diffuse neuroendocrine cells in adenohypohysis
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Repetition of subjects and Midterm exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Diffuse neuroendocrine cells in parathyroid gland
Week 10 - Theoretical
Diffuse neuroendocrine cells in epihysis
Week 11 - Theoretical
Tissue distribution of diffuse neuroendocrine cells
Week 12 - Theoretical
Determination of diffuse neuroendocrine cells using histochemical methods
Week 13 - Theoretical
Determination of diffuse neuroendocrine cells using immunohistochemical methods
Week 14 - Theoretical
Tumors of the diffuse neuroendocrine system- Article presentation/discussion
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
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 - Theory130113
Assignment2012
Project1022
Reading2024
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination117118
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026