COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Cellular Therapy and Regenerative Medicine
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
GBE 402
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
6
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
-
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s) -
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to understand the biomolecules and signalling pathways in diffention of cells into tissues and to discuss the use and mimicing of these factors in vitro to create functional tissues.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Define fundamental concepts in cellular therapies and regenerative medicine.
  • Describe the techniques used in regenerative medicine.
  • Explain the stem cell concept.
  • Analyze the use of stem cells in therapy.
  • Discuss ethical concerns in cellular therapies and regenerative medicine.
Course Description
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Overview of Regenerative Medicine Regenerative Biology and Medicine, 2 edition- Chapter 1
2 Mechanisms of Vertebrate Regeneration Regenerative Biology and Medicine, 2 edition - Chapter 1
3 The Niche Concept in Tissue Repair Regenerative Biology and Medicine, 2 edition - Chapter 1
4 Embryonic, fetal and adult stem cells Regenerative Biology and Medicine, 2 edition - Chapter 1
5 Animal models and techniques in regenerative medicine Regenerative Biology and Medicine, 2 edition - Chapter 1
6 iPS cells and gene therapy Regenerative Biology and Medicine, 2 edition - Chapter 9
7 1.Midterm
8 Regeneration of Epidermal Structures Regenerative Biology and Medicine, 2 edition - Chapter 3 and 10
9 Regenerative Therapies for Neural Tissues Regenerative Biology and Medicine, 2 edition - Chapter 4 and 11
10 Regenerative Therapies for Digestive, Respiratory and Urinary Tissues Regenerative Biology and Medicine, 2 edition - Chapter 5 and 12
11 Regenerative Therapies for Musculoskeletal Tissues Regenerative Biology and Medicine, 2 edition - Chapter 6 and 12
12 2.Midterm
13 Regenerative Therapies for Hematopoietic and Cardiovascular Tissues Regenerative Biology and Medicine, 2 edition - Chapter 7 and 13
14 Bioethics in Regenerative Medicine Regenerative Biology and Medicine, 2 edition - Chapter 15
15 Review Class powerpoints and notes
16 Final exam
Course Notes/Textbooks Regenerative Biologyand Medicine, 2 editionbyStocum DL Academic Press.2012
Suggested Readings/Materials Translational RegenerativeMedicine, (editedbyAtala&Allickson).1st Edition. Academic Press.2014.

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
2
10
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
2
10
Presentation / Jury
1
10
Project
1
10
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
2
40
Final Exam
1
20
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
80
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
20
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
Study Hours Out of Class
22
1
22
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
2
5
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
2
10
Presentation / Jury
1
10
Project
1
10
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
2
20
Final Exams
1
20
    Total
180

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Biomedical Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems.

2

To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Biomedical Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

3

To be able to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

4

To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in Biomedical Engineering applications.

5

To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Biomedical Engineering research topics.

6

To be able to work efficiently in Biomedical Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

7

To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.

8

To have knowledge about global and social impact of Biomedical Engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions.

9

To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications.

10

To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

11

To be able to collect data in the area of Biomedical Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language.

12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Biomedical Engineering.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest