Information Package / Course Catalogue
Emt Process in Cancer
Course Code: ONK618
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

To comprehend the role of EMT in cancer metastasis and progression.

Course Content

Cancer and Metastasis, EMT Process in Cancer, Types -1, -2 and -3 EMT, EMT and MET in Cancer Progression, Therapeutic potential of EMT in Cancer will be covered.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To understand the concept of EMT.
2.To examine the relationship between metastasis and EMT.
3.To understand the roles of EMT in cancer.
4.Examines the regulation of EMT by microenvironment.
5.Discusses the therapeutic potential of EMT in cancer.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Diagnostic Approach to Clinical Oncology Mario W. Fiorentino PICCIN 1999
2.Molecular Biology in Cancer Medicine. Razelle Kurzrock, Moshe Talpaz, Martin Dunitz 1995.
3.Pathologic Basis of Disease. Vinay Kumar, Abul K. Abbas, Nelson Fausto, Elsevier Saunderss, 2005 Seventh Edition
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Cancer and Metastasis
Week 2 - Theoretical
The Concept of EMT
Week 3 - Theoretical
Embryogenesis and EMT
Week 4 - Theoretical
EMT Process in Cancer
Week 5 - Theoretical
Type -1, -2 and -3 EMT
Week 6 - Theoretical
Roles of EMT in Cancer Metastasis
Week 7 - Theoretical
EMT and MET in Cancer Progression
Week 8 - Theoretical
MET in Cancer Progression (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Cancer Stem Cell and EMT
Week 10 - Theoretical
Platelets in Cancer EMT
Week 11 - Theoretical
Regulation of EMT by Cancer Microenvironment
Week 12 - Theoretical
Antitumor drugs and EMT
Week 13 - Theoretical
Immune System and EMT
Week 14 - Theoretical
Therapeutic potential of EMT in cancer
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
Assignment118119
Quiz1819
Midterm Examination124226
Final Examination148250
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)146
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026