Information Package / Course Catalogue
Advanced Cancer Histopathology and Cytopathology
Course Code: ONK615
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

The aim of the course is to learn the histopathological features of tumor tissues, characteristic features of benign and malignant neoplasms, epidemiology, carcinogenesis, etiology, tumor immunity and clinical presentation of neoplasia.

Course Content

Contents of the course are features of benign and malignant neoplasms, epidemiology, carcinognesis, etiology, tumor immunity, clinical presentation of neoplasia and recognition of tumor cells in different tissues and cytological materials.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Identifies cancer
2.Knows the properties of benign and malignant neoplasms
3.Know the epidemiology and etiology of cancer
4.Know immune response developing against tumor
5.Knows the cytopathological methods used in cancer diagnosis.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Molecular Biology of the Cell, Bruce Alberts, Alexander Johnson, Julian Lewis, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter Walter Garland Science, Sinauer Associates Inc, Sunderland, 2002.
2.A practical guide to cancer systems biology / Hsueh-Fen Juan, Hsuan-Cheng Huang, authors. New Jersey : World Scientific, [2017] LCCN 2017026929 | ISBN 9789813229143 LCC RC267 .J83 2017 | DDC 616.99/40072--dc23. LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2017026929. World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd.
3.Robbins Basic Pathology 10th International Edition
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
General Pathology Laboratory I
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
General Pathology Laboratory II
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Features of benign and malignant neoplasms
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Cancer Epidemiology
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
carcinogenesis
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Cancer etiology and carcinogenic agents
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Immune response to tumor-1
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Immune response to tumor-2 (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Clinical representation of neoplasia
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Pathology of skin tumors
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Bone and soft tissue tumors pathology
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Pathology of Respiratory Tumors
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Pathology of female and male genital tract tumors
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Pathology of gastrointestinal tract tumors
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Lecture - Practice141242
Assignment124125
Quiz1819
Midterm Examination124226
Final Examination148250
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)194
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
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5
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5
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
5
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5
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4
5
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5
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5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026