Pathology (MED184) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Pathology MED184 General Elective 2 0 0 2 4
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The aim of this course is; nursing department students should be informed about the general pathology and to understand the changes that occur in organs, tissues and cells in disease.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Has knowledge about the definition and techniques of pathology.
  • Can assess the harmonics responses of cells and the general mechanisms of cellular injury.
  • Knowledge about stem cell concepts, cellular proliferation mechanisms and tissue regeneration.
  • Defines general characteristics of infectious and genetic diseases.
  • Has knowledge about tumor naming and carcinogenesis.
Course Content Definition of pathology, methods and techniques used in pathology, cellular adaptation mechanisms, stem cell, cellular damage mechanisms, necrosis, apoptosis, inflammation and wound healing, immunopathology, infectious diseases, epidemiology, genetic diseases, hemodynamic disorders, neoplasia.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Definition of pathology, methods and techniques used in pathology Reading the subject from references
2 Cellular adaptation mechanisms Reading the subject from references
3 Stem cells Reading the subject from references
4 Cellular damage mechanisms, necrosis and apoptosis Reading the subject from references
5 Inflammation and wound healing Reading the subject from references
6 Immunopathology I Reading the subject from references
7 Immunopathology II Kaynaklardan konunun okunması
8 Midterm
9 Pathology of Infectious Diseases Reading the subject from references
10 Epidemiology Reading the subject from references
11 Genetic diseases Reading the subject from references
12 Haemodynamic disorders Reading the subject from references
13 Neoplasia I Reading the subject from references
14 Neoplasia II Reading the subject from references
15 Repetition of topics / discussion Reading the subject from references
16 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. Kumar, V., Abbas, A. K., & Aster, J. C. (2017). Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease . Elsevier Health Sciences.
2. Cross, S.S., Underwood, C.E. (2013). Underwood's pathology : a clinical approach. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 50
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 50
Toplam 2 100
Percentage of Semester Work 50
Percentage of Final Work 50
Total 100

Course Category

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

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Develop the capability of using theoretical and practical knowledge acquired during nutrition and dietetic education for individuals and public for health promotion, prevention of the diseases and treatment of the diseases when necessary.
2 Can reach evidence-based knowledge in nutrition and dietetics by searching available journals and books published then using all computer programs assess this knowledge, interpret and share.
3 Develop strategical plans and programs for solving nutrition-based health problems at individual and community level, by considering professional and ethical values.
4 Can analyze food consumptions of individuals and create diet plans by taking into consideration of their age, gender, socio-cultural, economical, biochemical and personal characteristics then can give necessary education to them.
5 Can identify all the nutrients and chemical substances that foods contain and help individuals how and what kind of foods to be chosen for their health and/or disease conditions.
6 Can conduct their work independently with the help of the information gained, take individual responsibility to solve problems in practice, and collaborate with other members of the health team.
7 Can explain all reduction or loss of nutrients may happen during food preparation and cooking both home or institutional settings.
8 Can make all necessary dietary adjustments where special nutrition is required.
9 Can compare and discuss nutrition policies and food legislation both in the country and world experiences levels.
10 Can develop and organize training programs to provide adequate, balanced and healthy nutrition for individuals and groups, and can effectively use the communication and education methods and materials required for the sessions.
11 Can evaluate individual and cultural differences by having knowledge and practices of the traditions and cultures of the countries.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 2 32
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 16 16
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 24 24
Total Workload 100