Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1MED 120Tissue Injury55+16+05513.04.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program School of Medicine (English)
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Category of Course Unit Biomedical Subject Committees (BSC)
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of this subject committee is to introduce key pathological and molecular mechanisms of cancer and related processes, and to relate them to cancer diagnosis, epidemiology, and prevention."
Course Content A1: To explain normal structure and function
A2: To explain pathological changes
A3: To establish connections between basic diseases and underlying mechanisms
A4: To provide information on prevention and protective measures"
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Associate Prof. Dr. Meltem AYAÅž
Lecturer
Phd. Özkan ÖZDEMİR
Name of Lecturers Prof. Dr. Ä°lkser Akpolat
Prof. Dr. Pınar Topsever
Prof. Dr. Devrim Özaslan
Associate Prof. Dr. Cemaliye Akyerli Boylu
Associate Prof. Dr. Yeşim Sağlıcan
Prof. Dr. Abdurrahman Çoşkun
Prof. Dr. Fehime Aksungar
Prof. Dr. Aysel Özpınar
Prof. Dr. Özden Hatırnaz Ng
Associate Prof. Dr. YeÅŸim Yasin
Prof. Dr. Cüyan Demirkesen
Prof. Dr. Beki Kan
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

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Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Final Exam of Biomedical Subject Committee I 1 % 100
Total
1
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 1 55 55
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 1 68 68
Practice 1 16 16
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 139

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Define pathology and describe its major branches, scope, and relevance in understanding disease mechanisms.
2 Describe cellular injury, inflammation, and tissue repair mechanisms.
3 Describe the pathological process from cellular injury to disease formation.
4 Define neoplasia and differentiate between benign and malignant tumors
5 Explain tumor biology
6 Explain host immune responses against tumors.
7 Explain the genetic and molecular basis of cancer
8 Describe the biochemical mechanisms underlying cancer development and progression
9 Interpret the role of tumor markers, angiogenesis, and metastatic pathways in cancer progression
10 Describe types and effects of radiation, including interaction with matter and medical applications.
11 Describe the epidemiology and risk factors of cancer, including environmental and hereditary causes, and explain basic principles of prevention and screening.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Medical Biochemistry
2 Family Medicine, Internal Medicine,
3 Medical Biochemistry, Medical Biology, Internal Medicine, Biophysics
4 Physiology, Public Health, Biophysics, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine
5 Physiology, Public Health, Biophysics, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine
6 Physiology, Public Health, Biophysics
7 Study week
8 Exam week

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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All 4 1 1 2 3 3 3 3 3 1 3 3 2 3 3 2 1 2 1 1 3 3 2
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  Additive Level: 1: Very Low 2: Low 3: Medium 4: High 5: Very High