Information Package / Course Catalogue
Cell Culture Models in Biotechnological Studies
Course Code: MBTK603
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to teach the cell culture methods and models used in testing the effects of biotechnological products.

Course Content

In testing biotechnological products, basic information on cell culture and the development of cell culture-based models and models provides detailed information on future study opportunities. Methods and applications used in cell cultures will be explained.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Özge ÇEVİK
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to inform and produce ideas about the basic concepts of cell culture
2.To be informed about the techniques used in cell culture
3.To be able to generate and apply ideas with applications of in vitro cell culture models
4.To be able to follow and understand and evaluate scientific publications in in vitro cell culture models
5.To be able to select suitable cells and cell culture models for biotechnological products
6.Interpret data obtained in cell culture models and integrate with clinical studies
7.To be able to generate ideas and develop projects about developing new models
Recommended or Required Reading
1.All scientific journals and textbook on recombinant proteins
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to cell culture, historical development, basic terms
Week 2 - Theoretical
Cell culture basic principles
Week 3 - Theoretical
Cytotoxicity tests and Biotechnological studies in cells
Week 4 - Theoretical
Anti-angiogenesis models and Biotechnological studies in cells
Week 5 - Theoretical
Wound healing models in cells and Biotechnological studies
Week 6 - Theoretical
Inflammation and allergy models in cells and Biotechnological studies
Week 7 - Theoretical
Metastasis models of cancer cells and Biotechnological studies
Week 8 - Theoretical
Vaccine development models and Biotechnological studies in cells (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
3D and co-culture models and Biotechnological studies in cells
Week 10 - Theoretical
Blood brain barrier model and Biotechnological studies in cells
Week 11 - Theoretical
Methods used in obtaining primary cell culture
Week 12 - Theoretical
Obtaining stem cells and modeling
Week 13 - Theoretical
In vitro gene therapy models and Biotechnological studies
Week 14 - Theoretical
In vitro gene therapy models and Biotechnological studies
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Assignment401560
Term Project20510
Studio Work20510
Individual Work130565
Quiz20510
Midterm Examination1033
Final Examination1033
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)203
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026