Information Package / Course Catalogue
Stem Cells: An Overview and Basic Culture Methods
Course Code: BYK633
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to teach stem cell definitions, technology and clinical treatment applications.

Course Content

Definitions and the evolution of stem cells. General concepts of stem cell biology, Plasticity, pluripotency and nuclear reprogramming. Cancer and stem cells. Differentiation mechanisms and the functions of stem cells.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to follow and interpret the innovations related to stem cells
2.To have information about stem cell therapies for different diseases
3.Being able to follow innovations for stem cell therapies for different diseases
4.To have knowledge about stem cell and stem cell types and to be able to apply and develop to research areas
5.To be able to perceive and interpret the research results in the stem cell field
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Stem Cells:C. Potten
2.Stem Cells: From Mechanisms to Technologies:Michal K. Stachowiak, ?Emmanuel S. Tzanakakis
3.Stem cells:Cherian Eapen, ?Nandhini G, ?Kurian Anil
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction and Definitions of Stem Cells
Week 2 - Theoretical
Types of Stem Cells
Week 3 - Theoretical
Embryonic Stem Cells
Week 4 - Theoretical
Cord Blood as a Stem Cell Source
Week 5 - Theoretical
Adult and Hematopoietic Stem Cells I
Week 6 - Theoretical
Adult and Hematopoietic Stem Cells II
Week 7 - Theoretical
Mesenchymal Stem Cells I
Week 8 - Theoretical
Stem Cell: Overview and Basic Culture Techniques Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Clinical Use of Stem Cells
Week 10 - Theoretical
Clinical Stem Cell Applications
Week 11 - Theoretical
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Week 12 - Theoretical
Stem Cell Applications in Cardiovascular Diseases
Week 13 - Theoretical
Clinical Tissue Engineering
Week 14 - Theoretical
Clinical Use of Mesenchymal Stem Cells
Week 15 - Theoretical
Treatment of Liver, Pancreas and Other Gastrointestinal Organ Diseases with Stem Cells
Week 16 - Final Exam
Stem Cell: Overview and Basic Culture Techniques Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140121
Lecture - Practice140463
Assignment115318
Laboratory21410
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1617
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
5
4
5
4
5
OÇ-2
5
5
4
5
5
OÇ-3
5
4
5
4
5
OÇ-4
5
5
4
5
5
OÇ-5
5
4
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026