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Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
MICROSCOPIC PRINCIPLES-Fall Semester2+444
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelSecond Cycle (Master's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course CoordinatorAssist.Prof. Bircan KOLBAŞI
Name of Lecturer(s)Prof.Dr. İlknur KESKİN, Assist.Prof. Bircan KOLBAŞI
Assistant(s)
AimOptical microscope structure, usage areas, Electron microscope working principle, types (SEM, TEM), usage areas, Laser Confocal microscope working principle, Scanning Probe Microscopy Techniques (STM, AFM, SHPM, etc.) working principles, usage areas as nano device, Sample preparation techniques for each microscope technique and their advantages and disadvantages, capabilities and limitations will be introduced, and basic information will be given.
Course ContentThis course contains; Basic Working Principles of Optical Microscope,Usage Areas of Optical Microscope,Fluorescent Microscopy and its uses,Basic Working Principles of Laser Confocal Microscope,Advantages of Laser Confocal Microscope,Basic Working Principles of Electron Microscope,Midterm,Types of Electron Microscope,Usage Areas of Electron Microscope and Sample Preparation,Scanning Probe Microscopy Techniques and Basic Principles,Types of Scanning Probe Microscopy,Use of Scanning Probe Microscopes as Nano Devices,Sample Preparation Techniques, Special Application Areas,Final exam.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
Defines the basic concepts of microscopic imaging.14, 9A
Explains the concept of optical microscope and microscopic imaging.14, 9A, E
Explains the optical principles of basic equipment.14, 9A
Explains advanced and emerging new microscopic techniques.14, 9A, E
Defines the basic circuits and parts of advanced microscopes.14, 9A, E
Analyzes advanced techniques.14, 9A
Explains sample preparation techniques.14, 9A, E
Teaching Methods:14: Self Study Method, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Basic Working Principles of Optical MicroscopeReading the relevant course presentation
2Usage Areas of Optical MicroscopeReading the relevant course presentation
3Fluorescent Microscopy and its usesReading the relevant course presentation
4Basic Working Principles of Laser Confocal MicroscopeReading the relevant course presentation
5Advantages of Laser Confocal MicroscopeReading the relevant course presentation
6Basic Working Principles of Electron MicroscopeReading the relevant course presentation
7Midterm
8Types of Electron MicroscopeReading the relevant course presentation
9Usage Areas of Electron Microscope and Sample PreparationReading the relevant course presentation
10Scanning Probe Microscopy Techniques and Basic PrinciplesReading the relevant course presentation
11Types of Scanning Probe MicroscopyReading the relevant course presentation
12Use of Scanning Probe Microscopes as Nano DevicesReading the relevant course presentation
13Sample Preparation Techniques, Special Application AreasReading the relevant course presentation
14Final exam
Resources
(1) Fundamentals of Light Microscopy and Electronic Imaging, Douglas B. Murphy, Wiley-Liss, 2001. (2) Stephen W. Paddock, Confocal Microscopy Methods and Protocols, Humana, P.J. Goodhew, Electron Microscopy and Analysis, Taylor & Francis, 2001. Lecture notes

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
Know about histology of basic tissue, basic embryological development, mechanisms of routine micro-preparation techniques, and the basics of active use of a microscope
2
Have knowledge of ethics of research and the rules of documenting a research
X
3
Can relay information about basic histology-embryology
4
Can work on tissue preservation, tissue dye and do microscopic examination.
X
5
Can do literature review
X
6
Can attend both clinical and nonclinical studies and make proposals for methods.
X
7
Can document outcomes.
X
8
Express themselves by using resources in Histology-Embryology and in the areas of histotechnical science, and communication techniques.
X
9
Improve their critical thinking, and can create strategies.
X
10
Behave with an ethical concern in both clinical and nonclinical preparation.
X
11
Have the awareness of business ethics and create a secure working environment, evaluate the contributors.
12
Exhibit scientific assets in national or international scientific meetings using foreign languages besides their mother language.
13
Promote interdisciplinary cooperation with the consciousness of social responsibility and remain true to professional secrecy, create final decleration within the framework of the quality.

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 50
Rate of Final Exam to Success 50
Total 100
ECTS / Workload Table
ActivitiesNumber ofDuration(Hour)Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours14456
Guided Problem Solving224
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report4520
Term Project000
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Quiz000
Midterm Exam11010
General Exam11515
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Total Workload(Hour)105
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(105/30)4
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.

Detail Informations of the Course

Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
MICROSCOPIC PRINCIPLES-Fall Semester2+444
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelSecond Cycle (Master's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course CoordinatorAssist.Prof. Bircan KOLBAŞI
Name of Lecturer(s)Prof.Dr. İlknur KESKİN, Assist.Prof. Bircan KOLBAŞI
Assistant(s)
AimOptical microscope structure, usage areas, Electron microscope working principle, types (SEM, TEM), usage areas, Laser Confocal microscope working principle, Scanning Probe Microscopy Techniques (STM, AFM, SHPM, etc.) working principles, usage areas as nano device, Sample preparation techniques for each microscope technique and their advantages and disadvantages, capabilities and limitations will be introduced, and basic information will be given.
Course ContentThis course contains; Basic Working Principles of Optical Microscope,Usage Areas of Optical Microscope,Fluorescent Microscopy and its uses,Basic Working Principles of Laser Confocal Microscope,Advantages of Laser Confocal Microscope,Basic Working Principles of Electron Microscope,Midterm,Types of Electron Microscope,Usage Areas of Electron Microscope and Sample Preparation,Scanning Probe Microscopy Techniques and Basic Principles,Types of Scanning Probe Microscopy,Use of Scanning Probe Microscopes as Nano Devices,Sample Preparation Techniques, Special Application Areas,Final exam.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
Defines the basic concepts of microscopic imaging.14, 9A
Explains the concept of optical microscope and microscopic imaging.14, 9A, E
Explains the optical principles of basic equipment.14, 9A
Explains advanced and emerging new microscopic techniques.14, 9A, E
Defines the basic circuits and parts of advanced microscopes.14, 9A, E
Analyzes advanced techniques.14, 9A
Explains sample preparation techniques.14, 9A, E
Teaching Methods:14: Self Study Method, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Basic Working Principles of Optical MicroscopeReading the relevant course presentation
2Usage Areas of Optical MicroscopeReading the relevant course presentation
3Fluorescent Microscopy and its usesReading the relevant course presentation
4Basic Working Principles of Laser Confocal MicroscopeReading the relevant course presentation
5Advantages of Laser Confocal MicroscopeReading the relevant course presentation
6Basic Working Principles of Electron MicroscopeReading the relevant course presentation
7Midterm
8Types of Electron MicroscopeReading the relevant course presentation
9Usage Areas of Electron Microscope and Sample PreparationReading the relevant course presentation
10Scanning Probe Microscopy Techniques and Basic PrinciplesReading the relevant course presentation
11Types of Scanning Probe MicroscopyReading the relevant course presentation
12Use of Scanning Probe Microscopes as Nano DevicesReading the relevant course presentation
13Sample Preparation Techniques, Special Application AreasReading the relevant course presentation
14Final exam
Resources
(1) Fundamentals of Light Microscopy and Electronic Imaging, Douglas B. Murphy, Wiley-Liss, 2001. (2) Stephen W. Paddock, Confocal Microscopy Methods and Protocols, Humana, P.J. Goodhew, Electron Microscopy and Analysis, Taylor & Francis, 2001. Lecture notes

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
Know about histology of basic tissue, basic embryological development, mechanisms of routine micro-preparation techniques, and the basics of active use of a microscope
2
Have knowledge of ethics of research and the rules of documenting a research
X
3
Can relay information about basic histology-embryology
4
Can work on tissue preservation, tissue dye and do microscopic examination.
X
5
Can do literature review
X
6
Can attend both clinical and nonclinical studies and make proposals for methods.
X
7
Can document outcomes.
X
8
Express themselves by using resources in Histology-Embryology and in the areas of histotechnical science, and communication techniques.
X
9
Improve their critical thinking, and can create strategies.
X
10
Behave with an ethical concern in both clinical and nonclinical preparation.
X
11
Have the awareness of business ethics and create a secure working environment, evaluate the contributors.
12
Exhibit scientific assets in national or international scientific meetings using foreign languages besides their mother language.
13
Promote interdisciplinary cooperation with the consciousness of social responsibility and remain true to professional secrecy, create final decleration within the framework of the quality.

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 50
Rate of Final Exam to Success 50
Total 100

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