Information Package / Course Catalogue
Embryogenesis and Cancer
Course Code: THE638
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: 8
Objectives of the Course

It is given to teach the similarities and differences between cancer and embryogenesis and to teach their relationships with signaling pathways.

Course Content

Topics such as Embryogenesis in Animals, Cancer Stem Cells and Embryogenesis, Signaling Pathways in Embryogenesis, Signaling Pathways in Cancer, Cancer Tissues and Similarities in Embryo Development will be covered.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Understands the embryogenesis process in animals.
2.Knows the relationship between cancer stem cell and embryogenesis.
3.Discuss the similarities between cancer and embryogenesis.
4.Examine the similarities between signaling pathways in cancer and embryogenesis.
5.Knows the immune system similarities in cancer and embryogenesis. Knows the immune system similarities in cancer and embryogenesis.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Molecular Oncology: Causes of Cancer and Targets for Treatment. 1st Edition. Gelmann Edward P. 2014. ISBN 978-0521876629
2.Principles of Molecular Oncology. Bronchud, Miguel H. ISBN 978-1-59259-664-5
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Embryogenesis in Animals
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Proliferation
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Differentiation
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Embryo Development Stages
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Hypotheses for Embryo Development
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Blood vessel development in cancer and embryo
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Intercellular Interaction in the Embryo 1
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Intercellular Interaction in the Embryo 2 and (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Cancerous Tissues and Similarities in Embryo Development
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Cellular Migrations and Signaling Pathways Similarities
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Cancer models in experimental animals
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Embryo working methods
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Cancer Stem Cell and Embryogenesis
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Literature research on Embryogenesis and Carcinogenesis
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Presentation1%10
Quiz1%10
Midterm Examination1%10
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Lecture - Practice141242
Assignment218240
Midterm Examination124226
Final Examination148250
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
5
4
5
4
3
OÇ-2
4
3
4
5
5
OÇ-3
5
3
4
4
5
OÇ-4
4
5
4
5
4
OÇ-5
3
4
4
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026