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Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
GENERAL CYTOTECHNOLOGY I-Fall Semester2+026
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelShort Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course CoordinatorLect. Merve ŞENTÜRK
Name of Lecturer(s)Assist.Prof. Ferhat ÖZDEN
Assistant(s)none
AimLearns the techniques required for cytotechnology. Knows the cytological adequacy criteria. Gains the ability to make bedside evaluation.
Course ContentThis course contains; Technics in cytology,Technics in cytology,Technics in cytology,General histology,Cells Seen in Cytological Smears,Cells Seen in Cytological Smears,Adequacy Criteria in Cytology,Adequacy Criteria in Cytology,Adequacy Criteria in Cytology,Cytology of System: Cervical Smear,Cytology of System: Respiratory System,Cytology of System: Breast,Cytology of System: Effusions,Cytology of System: Thyroid and Salivary Glands.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
Recognize cytological techniques.16, 9A, C
Recognize the organs and cell types examined in cytology.16, 9A, C
Explains the initial evaluation at the bedside.16, 9A, C
Teaching Methods:16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam, C: Multiple-Choice Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Technics in cytology
2Technics in cytology
3Technics in cytology
4General histology
5Cells Seen in Cytological Smears
6Cells Seen in Cytological Smears
7Adequacy Criteria in Cytology
8Adequacy Criteria in Cytology
9Adequacy Criteria in Cytology
10Cytology of System: Cervical Smear
11Cytology of System: Respiratory System
12Cytology of System: Breast
13Cytology of System: Effusions
14Cytology of System: Thyroid and Salivary Glands
Resources
The lectures are prepared from the selected parts of Koss' Diagnostic Cytology, 5th ed., translated in Turkish and presented as slides.
Koss' Diagnostic Cytology, 5th ed., Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology, 1st ed.

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
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.
X
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.
X
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.
X
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.
X
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.
X
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.
X
7
The student has a lifelong learning consciousness.
X
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.
X
9
The student monitors the informations in the field by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
X
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.
X
11
The student establishes effective communication with colleagues, patients, their families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
X
12
The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues.
X
13
The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legisiations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities.
X
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.
X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100
ECTS / Workload Table
ActivitiesNumber ofDuration(Hour)Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours14228
Guided Problem Solving14228
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report14228
Term Project000
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Quiz14114
Midterm Exam13030
General Exam14040
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Total Workload(Hour)168
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(168/30)6
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
GENERAL CYTOTECHNOLOGY I-Fall Semester2+026
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelShort Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course CoordinatorLect. Merve ŞENTÜRK
Name of Lecturer(s)Assist.Prof. Ferhat ÖZDEN
Assistant(s)none
AimLearns the techniques required for cytotechnology. Knows the cytological adequacy criteria. Gains the ability to make bedside evaluation.
Course ContentThis course contains; Technics in cytology,Technics in cytology,Technics in cytology,General histology,Cells Seen in Cytological Smears,Cells Seen in Cytological Smears,Adequacy Criteria in Cytology,Adequacy Criteria in Cytology,Adequacy Criteria in Cytology,Cytology of System: Cervical Smear,Cytology of System: Respiratory System,Cytology of System: Breast,Cytology of System: Effusions,Cytology of System: Thyroid and Salivary Glands.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
Recognize cytological techniques.16, 9A, C
Recognize the organs and cell types examined in cytology.16, 9A, C
Explains the initial evaluation at the bedside.16, 9A, C
Teaching Methods:16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam, C: Multiple-Choice Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Technics in cytology
2Technics in cytology
3Technics in cytology
4General histology
5Cells Seen in Cytological Smears
6Cells Seen in Cytological Smears
7Adequacy Criteria in Cytology
8Adequacy Criteria in Cytology
9Adequacy Criteria in Cytology
10Cytology of System: Cervical Smear
11Cytology of System: Respiratory System
12Cytology of System: Breast
13Cytology of System: Effusions
14Cytology of System: Thyroid and Salivary Glands
Resources
The lectures are prepared from the selected parts of Koss' Diagnostic Cytology, 5th ed., translated in Turkish and presented as slides.
Koss' Diagnostic Cytology, 5th ed., Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology, 1st ed.

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
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.
X
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.
X
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.
X
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.
X
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.
X
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.
X
7
The student has a lifelong learning consciousness.
X
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.
X
9
The student monitors the informations in the field by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
X
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.
X
11
The student establishes effective communication with colleagues, patients, their families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
X
12
The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues.
X
13
The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legisiations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities.
X
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.
X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100

Numerical Data

Student Success

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