Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
CELL CULTURE STUDIES 34336053 2 + 0 2.0 6.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
Instructors Aylin ÜSTÜNDAĞ
Assistants
Goals To give information about the application of cell culture studies invitro in laboratory
Course Content Characteristics of cell culture studies, safety approaches, invitro cell culture models
Learning Outcomes 1) He/She enhances his/her toxicology knowledge about toxicology basics, mechanisms and practices. He/She makes contact between toxicology and the other disciplines such as pharmacology, biochemistry, genetics, biophysics and forensic science which are collaborator sciences of toxicology.
2) He/She can solve the problems related with his/her field with research methods. He/She assesses and uses the original information and technologies in the field of toxicology. He/She performs in vivo or in vitro toxicological researches which investigate the detrimental effects of various factors to the organism.
3) She/He publishes scientific article in national and/or international peer-review about her/his field thereby she/he increases her/his knowledge.
4) She/He may study in toxicology field as a member of team. She/He follows up and comments about changes of legal regulations about the field and profession. "She/He follows professional and technological developments in toxicology and the related fields.
5) He/She creates functional interactions with relevant individuals and organizations by using strategic decision-making processes about the solutions of the problems related to the field of his/her

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week General information about cell culture Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
2. Week Considerations when working with cell culture Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
3. Week 3R approach Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
4. Week The role of cell culture studies in 3R approach Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
5. Week Safety approaches Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
6. Week The role of cell culture studies in safety assessments Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
7. Week The role of cell culture studies in safety assessments Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
8. Week Midterm exam

9. Week Cell culture models Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
10. Week Liver cell culture Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
11. Week Liver cell culture and hepatoxicity Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
12. Week Nervous system cell model Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
13. Week Nervous system cell model and neurotoxicity Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
14. Week Overview of the importance of cell culture studies in toxicology Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming
Project Based Learning 		Presentation (Including Preparation Time)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Basic cell culture
Basic cell culture protocols
Cell culture models for invitro toxicology

Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program RequirementsContribution LevelDK1DK2DK3DK4DK5
PY1500000
PY2500000
PY3500000
PY4500000

*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 2
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 2
Homework 12 2
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) 15 2
Midterm Exam 1 2
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 8 3
Final Exam 1 2
Time to prepare for Final Exam 14 2
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
ECTS Credit of the Course
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Course Information
  • Course Information
  • Weekly Topics (Content)
  • Sources Used in This Course
  • Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
  • ECTS credits and course workload