BLS405 Biology of Aging

4 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 7. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code BLS405
Name Biology of Aging
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
Semester 7. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 4 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Esin Gülnaz CANLI
Course Instructor Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Esin Gülnaz CANLI (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

It is aimed to provide information about the basic molecular and cellular changes that occur as a result of aging. Additionally, what can be done to delay aging will be explained

Course Content

Molecular mechanism, processes, causes of aging and morphological and physiological changes that occur with aging

Course Precondition

none

Resources

other

Notes

related scientific articles


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Explains the reasons why living things age.
LO02 Explains the DNA damage theory.
LO03 Explains free radical/oxidation theory.
LO04 Explains the mitochondrial DNA theory.
LO05 Explains the relationship between aging and cancer.
LO06 Describes the mechanism of telomere telomerase.
LO07 Explains the link between sleep and aging.
LO08 Explains lipid peroxidation.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explain the basic concepts and principles in biology 2
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The knowledge gained in the field of biology combine with information from other sciences. 1
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Identifies problems in the field of biology and apply methods for their solution
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Describes the method of producing scientific knowledge in the field of biology
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal They will receive information on the biology area, in order to classify it uses and purposes. 1
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal They use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge that obtain in biology field. 1
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal They are Field-related issues can inform the relevant persons and institutions, They share ideas and problems relating to suggestions as the written, oral and Visual to expert or transfer to non-experts.
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal They can take responsibility as individuals and team members to solve unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to the field.
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal they can take an active role as a member of the execution team the planning of projects related to the field.
PLO10 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı They know that life-long learning process and act accordingly.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği They will increase the knowledge and experience outside major issues with specific elective courses in different fields of biology. 2
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği They speak English enough to communicate with colleagues to understand the basic concepts of biology.
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği They both with colleagues, as well as areas with non-person establishes ethical uses of information and communication technology. In addition to professional development, in line with the interests and abilities of scientific, social, constantly improves itself by identifying learning needs in cultural and artistic fields.
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği They assesses developments in biology versatile using scientific methods and techniques 1
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği They know the importance of personal development and enforces the need.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 What is aging? Review of books and articles on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 Why do living things age? Review of books and articles on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Molecular foundations of aging Review of books and articles on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 DNA damage theory Review of books and articles on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
5 Free radical/oxidation theory Review of books and articles on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Mitochondrial DNA theory Review of books and articles on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 telomere theory Review of books and articles on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam General repeating Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Somatic cell theory Review of books and articles on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Immunology and endocrine theory Review of books and articles on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma
11 Calorie restriction theory Review of books and articles on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 The relationship between aging and cancer Review of books and articles on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Aging and antioxidants Review of books and articles on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Lipid Peroxidation Review of books and articles on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma
15 Melatonin Deficiency Review of books and articles on the subject Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Term Exams General repeating Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams General repeating Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 16 2 32
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 16 2 32
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 8 8
Final Exam 1 16 16
Total Workload (Hour) 88
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,52
ECTS 4 ECTS

Update Time: 09.05.2024 11:25