Information Package / Course Catalogue
The Placenta, Implantation and Molecular Basis of Embryonic Development
Course Code: THE627
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: 6
Objectives of the Course

ability to have information about the placenta, implantation and molecular basis of embryonic development

Course Content

describe the development of placenta and related structures from the formation of the embryo and / or fetus during the implantation phase.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.ability to have information about development of placenta
2.ability to have information about functions of placenta
3.ability to have information about implantation
4.ability to have information about intercellular interactions
5.ability to have information about morphogens
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
placenta
Week 2 - Theoretical
placental circulation
Week 3 - Theoretical
functions of placenta
Week 4 - Theoretical
implantation
Week 5 - Theoretical
amniotic cavity, embryonic disc and umbilical sac formation
Week 6 - Theoretical
development of chorionic sac
Week 7 - Theoretical
implantation zones of blastocysts
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
mid-term exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
gap junctions
Week 10 - Theoretical
cell adhesion molecules
Week 11 - Theoretical
morphogens
Week 12 - Theoretical
protein kinases
Week 13 - Theoretical
transcription factors
Week 14 - Theoretical
epigenetic
Week 15 - Theoretical
general overview
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Presentation1%10
Quiz1%10
Midterm Examination1%10
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142484
Assignment113366
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
4
4
5
3
5
OÇ-2
5
4
3
4
5
OÇ-3
4
5
4
3
5
OÇ-4
3
5
5
4
5
OÇ-5
4
5
4
5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026