Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : ONK611 |
| 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 |
The definition of tumor immunology, its history, its place in cancer treatment and defining expectations are to be understood.
The main elements of the immune system, Tumor Antigens, Antigen Presentation in Cancer, Immune Techniques in Cancer Diagnosis, Immune System Escape Mechanisms, Expectations in Cancer Immunotherapy will be covered.
| 1. | Tumor antigens, tumor immune response formation, tumor immunotherapy definitions, contents, immune deficiency syndromes and cancer relationship will be explained. To understand the effects of tumor antigens on tumor formation, development, regression and treatment. |
| 2. | To learn cytokines, B and T lymphocytes, NK cells, regulatory T cells, properties of dendritic cells and their relationship with tumor |
| 3. | To explain the immunological escape mechanisms of the tumor cell. |
| 4. | To comprehend the principles of immunotherapy, interferons and cancer |
| 5. | To gain laboratory skills on tumor immunology |
| 1. | Tumor Immunology and Immunotherapy 1st Edition. Robert C. Rees. 2014. ISBN 978-0199676866 |
| 2. | The Biology of Cancer,Robert A. Weinberg, Gariand Science 2007 |
| 3. | Immunology . 4th ed. Ed. Roitt, Brostoft. Mosby, London, 1998. |
| 4. | Basic and Clinical İmmunology. 6th ed. Eds.Stides, Stobo, Wells. Connecticut USA. |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 1 | %5 |
| Quiz | 1 | %5 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %20 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %70 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 14 | 1 | 2 | 42 |
| Assignment | 1 | 18 | 1 | 19 |
| Quiz | 1 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 24 | 2 | 26 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 48 | 2 | 50 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 146 | |||
PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | PÇ-6 | PÇ-7 | PÇ-8 | PÇ-9 | PÇ-10 | PÇ-11 | PÇ-12 | PÇ-13 | PÇ-14 | PÇ-15 | |
OÇ-1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
OÇ-2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
OÇ-3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
OÇ-4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
OÇ-5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |