COURSE UNIT TITLE

: MOLECULAR EMBRYOLOGY

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
MOT 6036 MOLECULAR EMBRYOLOGY ELECTIVE 2 0 0 6

Offered By

Molecular Medicine

Level of Course Unit

Third Cycle Programmes (Doctorate Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR HÜSNÜ ALPER BAĞRIYANIK

Offered to

Molecular Medicine
Molecular Medicine

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to elucidate the molecular mechanisms responsible during embryonic development.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Understand the molecular regulation and signalization of germ cells and fertilization
2   Accumulate relevant information regarding the molecular mechanisms of implantation
3   Understand the molecular regulation and signalization of implantation
4   Gain understanding of molecular regulation and signalization of the fetal period
5   Be able to discuss the epigenetic control of development
6   Understand the molecular mechanisms vigourous in developmental anomalies

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction to Embryology. Spermatogenesis-Oogenesis Developmental Biology I Epigenetic control of development Developmental Biology II Molecular Basisi of development 1st Week of Development: From Ovulation to Implantation-Molecular basis of implantation 2nd Week of Development: Formation of Bilaminar Germ Disc
2 3rd Week of Development: Trilaminar Germ Disc Weeks 3-8: Embryonic period From week 3 till birth: Fetus and placenta Birth defects and prenatal diagnosis Special Embryology: Embryonic development of systems

Recomended or Required Reading

1. Langman s Medical Embryology. T.W. Sadler, 11th Edition, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2009.
2. The Developing Human:Clinically Oriented Embryology, K.L. Moore, T.V.N. Persaund , 8th Edition, Saunders , 2007.
3. Hücrenin Moleküler Biyolojisi. B. Alberts, 4. Baskı, Garland Science, Çeviri :TÜBA, 2008
4. Moleküler Hücre Biyolojisi. H. Lodish , 6.Baskı Palme Yayıncılık, Çeviri, 2011
5. Moleculer Embryology Medhod and Protocols 2nd Edition P Sharpe, Humana Pres, 2006
6. http://www.reproduction-online.org/content/143/2/151.full.pdf+html
7. http://www.molgen.mpg.de/~molemb/publications.html

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

The course will comprise theoretical and case discussion elements. Course sessions will be run using interactive techniques. Students are expected to have read the given references before coming to class. Methods of teaching: Lectures, small group sessions, problem solving, making a presentation.

Assessment Methods

Successful / Unsuccessful


*** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

To be announced.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Students are expected to have done some reading before coming to class. Excuses to classes should be communicated to the course teacher beforehand.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Alper Bağrıyanık
e.mail: alper.bagriyanik@deu.edu.tr
Phone: 0 232 412 45 57

Office Hours


Mondays 12.30-13:30

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 10 3 30
Preparation before/after weekly lectures 10 6 60
Preparation for Mid-term Exam 1 18 18
Preparation for Final Exam 1 22 22
Preparing Group Assignments 1 8 8
Preparing Presentations 1 8 8
Final 1 2 2
Mid-term 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 150

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13PO.14
LO.155
LO.255
LO.355
LO.455
LO.555
LO.655