Information Package / Course Catalogue
Stem Cells and Biomaterials in Regenerative Medicine
Course Code: THE511
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: 4
Objectives of the Course

To teach the role of stem cells and biomaterials in regenerative medicine and provide fundamental knowledge for clinical applications.

Course Content

Stem cell biology, types of biomaterials, tissue engineering, and clinical application examples.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Ability to explain the use of stem cells in regenerative medicine
2.Ability to recognize the properties and applications of biomaterials
3.Ability to analyze clinical examples
4.Ability to comprehend tissue engineering approaches
5.Ability to adapt stem cell and biomaterial interactions to research designs
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Histology: A Text and Atlas :Michael H. Ross, Wojciech Pawlina
2.Basic Histology: Text and Atlas : Luiz Carlos Junqueıra, Jose Carneıro
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Introduction to Regenerative Medicine
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Fundamentals of Stem Cell Biology
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Embryonic and Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Adult Stem Cells and Mesenchymal Stem Cells
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Stem Cell Culture and Characterization
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Introduction to Biomaterials
Week 7 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Exam
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Tissue Scaffolds (Scaffold Technologies)
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Biomaterial–Cell Interactions
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Three-Dimensional Cell Culture and Organoids
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Three-Dimensional Bioprinting Technologies
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Clinical Applications in Regenerative Medicine
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
New Technologies in Regenerative Medicine and Future Perspectives
Week 14 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment2%10
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Rate1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Lecture - Practice141128
Assignment2024
Presentation 2024
Individual Work140228
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)106
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
3
5
3
5
5
OÇ-2
5
3
5
4
4
OÇ-3
5
3
5
4
4
OÇ-4
3
4
3
4
4
OÇ-5
4
3
5
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026