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| Code | SD0620 |
| Name | Aging Biology |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Label | NFE Non-Field Elective Courses (University) UCC University Common Course |
| 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)
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Esin Gülnaz CANLI (B 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
Resources
Related Scientific Articles
Notes
Other
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the mechanism of aging. |
| LO02 | Explains DNA damage theory. |
| LO03 | Explains free radical/oxidation theory. |
| LO04 | Explains the mitochondrial DNA theory. |
| LO05 | Determines the relationship between aging and cancer. |
| LO06 | Describes telomere telomerase mechanism. |
| LO07 | Explains the link between sleep and aging. |
| LO08 | Explains how lipid peroxidation occurs. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | What is ageing? | Review of books and articles on the subject | |
| 2 | Why do living things age? | Review of books and articles on the subject | |
| 3 | Molecular foundations of aging | Review of books and articles on the subject | |
| 4 | DNA damage theory | Review of books and articles on the subject | |
| 5 | Free radical/oxidation theory | Review of books and articles on the subject | |
| 6 | Mitochondrial DNA theory | Review of books and articles on the subject | |
| 7 | Telomere theory | Review of books and articles on the subject | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading lecture notes on the subject | |
| 9 | Somatic cell theory | Review of books and articles on the subject | |
| 10 | Immunology and endocrine theory | Review of books and articles on the subject | |
| 11 | Calorie restriction theory | Review of books and articles on the subject | |
| 12 | The relationship between aging and cancer | Review of books and articles on the subject | |
| 13 | Aging and antioxidants | Review of books and articles on the subject | |
| 14 | Lipid peroxidation | Review of books and articles on the subject | |
| 15 | Melatonin Deficiency | Review of books and articles on the subject | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading lecture notes on the subject | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading lecture notes on the subject |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| 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) | 80 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,20 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||