Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMMUNOHISTOCHEM. and SPECIAL HISTOCHEM. TECH. | - | Fall Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 4 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Lect. Merve ŞENTÜRK |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect. Merve ŞENTÜRK |
| Assistant(s) | none |
| Aim | It aims to understand the mechanisms and applications of histochemistry and immunohistochemistry techniques used in pathology. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to histochemistry and connective tissue stains,Trichrome stains,Method of impregnation with heavy metals,Fibrin, elastic fiber stains and staining properties,Carbohydrates, definitions and calcification,PAS, dPAS, mucicarmen, dyes and staining properties,Alcian Blue and staining properties, Collidal Iron, HID staining properties,Lipids, proteins and nucleic acid dyes and their mechanisms,Amyloid and staining properties,Pigment and mineral dyes and dyeing mechanisms,Microorganism stains and staining properties,Basic Immunological Terms in Immunohistochemistry,Immunohistochemical techniques,Problems and solutions in immunohistochemistry. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Defines the staining properties and dyes of connective tissue. | 16, 9 | A |
| Defines the dyeing properties and dyes of carbohydrates. | 16, 9 | A |
| It defines the staining properties and dyes of specific structures in tissues. | 16, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to histochemistry and connective tissue stains | |
| 2 | Trichrome stains | |
| 3 | Method of impregnation with heavy metals | |
| 4 | Fibrin, elastic fiber stains and staining properties | |
| 5 | Carbohydrates, definitions and calcification | |
| 6 | PAS, dPAS, mucicarmen, dyes and staining properties | |
| 7 | Alcian Blue and staining properties, Collidal Iron, HID staining properties | |
| 8 | Lipids, proteins and nucleic acid dyes and their mechanisms | |
| 9 | Amyloid and staining properties | |
| 10 | Pigment and mineral dyes and dyeing mechanisms | |
| 11 | Microorganism stains and staining properties | |
| 12 | Basic Immunological Terms in Immunohistochemistry | |
| 13 | Immunohistochemical techniques | |
| 14 | Problems and solutions in immunohistochemistry |
| Resources |
| Histotechnology A Self-Instructional Text, 3rd Edition Bancroft's Theory and Practice of Histological Techniques, 7th Edition Page 153-395 |
| Campbell Biology, Tenth Edition - Reece, Urry, Cain et al |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | The student professionally assesses and applies the information obtained from foundational theoretical and practical courses supported by textbooks containing current information, practical tools, and other resources in the field of Pathology Laboratory Techniques. | ||||||
| 2 | The student acts in accordance with societal, scientific, cultural, and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, implementing, and announcing results related to the field of Pathology Laboratory Techniques. | ||||||
| 3 | The student informs relevant individuals and institutions using the foundational knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Pathology Laboratory Techniques, and communicates their thoughts and solution proposals for problems both in written and oral form. | ||||||
| 4 | The student independently carries out a given tas using the foundational knowledge they have acquired in the field of Pathology Laboratory Techniques. When faced with unforeseen situations in their field, they generate solutions by applying their foundational knowledge. | ||||||
| 5 | The student, as part of a team, participates in addressing and solving complex problems encountered in practical applications related to the field of Pathology Laboratory Techniques. They act in acordance with quality management and processes, taking on individual responsibilities when necessary. | ||||||
| 6 | The student, as an active team member in practical applications related to the field of Pathology Laboratory Techniques, takes on responsibilities in collaborating with other healthcare disciplines. | ||||||
| 7 | The student has a lifelong learning consciousness. | ||||||
| 8 | The student critically evaluates the foundational knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Pathology Laboratory Techniques; identifies learning needs and directs their learning. | ||||||
| 9 | The student monitors the informations in the field by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio A2 General Level. | ||||||
| 10 | The student uses information and communication technologies along with computer software, at least at the basi level of the European Computer Driving License, required by the field of Pathology Laboratory Techniques. | ||||||
| 11 | The student establishes effective communication with colleagues, patients, their families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals. | ||||||
| 12 | The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues. | ||||||
| 13 | The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legisiations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities. | ||||||
| 14 | The student contributes to the stages of data collection, interpretation, implementation and announcing the results related to his field of study in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 4 | 2 | 8 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 40 | 40 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 106 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(106/30) | 4 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMMUNOHISTOCHEM. and SPECIAL HISTOCHEM. TECH. | - | Fall Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 4 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Lect. Merve ŞENTÜRK |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect. Merve ŞENTÜRK |
| Assistant(s) | none |
| Aim | It aims to understand the mechanisms and applications of histochemistry and immunohistochemistry techniques used in pathology. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to histochemistry and connective tissue stains,Trichrome stains,Method of impregnation with heavy metals,Fibrin, elastic fiber stains and staining properties,Carbohydrates, definitions and calcification,PAS, dPAS, mucicarmen, dyes and staining properties,Alcian Blue and staining properties, Collidal Iron, HID staining properties,Lipids, proteins and nucleic acid dyes and their mechanisms,Amyloid and staining properties,Pigment and mineral dyes and dyeing mechanisms,Microorganism stains and staining properties,Basic Immunological Terms in Immunohistochemistry,Immunohistochemical techniques,Problems and solutions in immunohistochemistry. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Defines the staining properties and dyes of connective tissue. | 16, 9 | A |
| Defines the dyeing properties and dyes of carbohydrates. | 16, 9 | A |
| It defines the staining properties and dyes of specific structures in tissues. | 16, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to histochemistry and connective tissue stains | |
| 2 | Trichrome stains | |
| 3 | Method of impregnation with heavy metals | |
| 4 | Fibrin, elastic fiber stains and staining properties | |
| 5 | Carbohydrates, definitions and calcification | |
| 6 | PAS, dPAS, mucicarmen, dyes and staining properties | |
| 7 | Alcian Blue and staining properties, Collidal Iron, HID staining properties | |
| 8 | Lipids, proteins and nucleic acid dyes and their mechanisms | |
| 9 | Amyloid and staining properties | |
| 10 | Pigment and mineral dyes and dyeing mechanisms | |
| 11 | Microorganism stains and staining properties | |
| 12 | Basic Immunological Terms in Immunohistochemistry | |
| 13 | Immunohistochemical techniques | |
| 14 | Problems and solutions in immunohistochemistry |
| Resources |
| Histotechnology A Self-Instructional Text, 3rd Edition Bancroft's Theory and Practice of Histological Techniques, 7th Edition Page 153-395 |
| Campbell Biology, Tenth Edition - Reece, Urry, Cain et al |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | The student professionally assesses and applies the information obtained from foundational theoretical and practical courses supported by textbooks containing current information, practical tools, and other resources in the field of Pathology Laboratory Techniques. | ||||||
| 2 | The student acts in accordance with societal, scientific, cultural, and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, implementing, and announcing results related to the field of Pathology Laboratory Techniques. | ||||||
| 3 | The student informs relevant individuals and institutions using the foundational knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Pathology Laboratory Techniques, and communicates their thoughts and solution proposals for problems both in written and oral form. | ||||||
| 4 | The student independently carries out a given tas using the foundational knowledge they have acquired in the field of Pathology Laboratory Techniques. When faced with unforeseen situations in their field, they generate solutions by applying their foundational knowledge. | ||||||
| 5 | The student, as part of a team, participates in addressing and solving complex problems encountered in practical applications related to the field of Pathology Laboratory Techniques. They act in acordance with quality management and processes, taking on individual responsibilities when necessary. | ||||||
| 6 | The student, as an active team member in practical applications related to the field of Pathology Laboratory Techniques, takes on responsibilities in collaborating with other healthcare disciplines. | ||||||
| 7 | The student has a lifelong learning consciousness. | ||||||
| 8 | The student critically evaluates the foundational knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Pathology Laboratory Techniques; identifies learning needs and directs their learning. | ||||||
| 9 | The student monitors the informations in the field by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio A2 General Level. | ||||||
| 10 | The student uses information and communication technologies along with computer software, at least at the basi level of the European Computer Driving License, required by the field of Pathology Laboratory Techniques. | ||||||
| 11 | The student establishes effective communication with colleagues, patients, their families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals. | ||||||
| 12 | The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues. | ||||||
| 13 | The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legisiations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities. | ||||||
| 14 | The student contributes to the stages of data collection, interpretation, implementation and announcing the results related to his field of study in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |