MEDICAL ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
LTP204	MEDICAL ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES	4	2	2	2

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer ECEM BAYKAL ALPASLAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	With this course, it is aimed to teach the analysis of medical analysis techniques by giving general information about the benefits and risks of use.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course includes definition of medical analysis, quality concepts in clinical laboratories, clinical laboratory processes and sources of failure, preparation of samples for analysis, enzyme analyzes, Blood and blood products, blood donation, hematologic analyzes, urine analyzes, analysis of body fluids, immunoassay (IA) techniques, nucleic acid extraction techniques, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), blotting techniques, histology and pathology laboratory techniques.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
It carries out its studies according to clinical laboratory quality standards for patient safety, patient satisfaction and employee satisfaction.
Interprets the failure factors that will affect the analysis test results.
Selects the samples coming to the clinical laboratory according to some criteria under the name of acceptance/rejection criteria.
It carries out enzyme measurements that are thought to be effective on diseases.
List the number, structure and functions of shape elements in blood.
It measures the presence or concentration of molecules with the antigen-antibody relationship.
Interprets the structure of cells, tissues and organs that constitute the organism with the help of optical devices.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, individual research.	Definition of medical analysis	Expression, question and answer.
2	Literature review, individual research.	Quality concepts in clinical laboratories	Expression, question and answer.
3	Literature review, individual research.	Clinical laboratory processes and sources of failure	Expression, question and answer.
4	Literature review, individual research.	Preparation of samples for analysis	Expression, question and answer.
5	Literature review, individual research.	Enzyme analyzes	Expression, question and answer.
6	Literature review, individual research.	Blood and blood products, blood donation	Expression, question and answer.
7	Literature review, individual research.	Hematologic analyzes	Expression, question and answer.
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review, individual research.	Urine analyzes	Expression, question and answer.
10	Literature review, individual research.	Analysis of body fluids	Expression, question and answer.
11	Literature review, individual research.	Immunoassay (IA) techniques	Expression, question and answer.
12	Literature review, individual research.	Nucleic acid extraction techniques	Expression, question and answer.
13	Literature review, individual research.	Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)	Expression, question and answer.
14	Literature review, individual research.	Blotting techniques	Expression, question and answer.
15	Literature review, individual research.	Histology and pathology laboratory techniques	Expression, question and answer.
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Görmüş, U. (Ed.). (2018). Laboratuvar Dünyası Klinik Laboratuvar Uygulamaları (2. Baskı). İstanbul: Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri.
Gürdol, F. (Ed.). (2019). Tıbbi Biyokimya (4. Baskı). İstanbul: Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri.
Öğüt, S. (2016). Sağlık Bilimleri İçin Biyokimya. Ankara: Kongre Kitabevi
Konukoğlu, D. (Ed.). (2018). Sorularla Konu Anlatımlı Biyokimya (2. Baskı). İstanbul: Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri.
Dey, N. (2019). Classification Techniques for Medical Image Analysis and Computer Aided Diagnosis. Cambridge: Academic Press.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They have basic theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of laboratory science.						5
2	They have a minimum technical infrastructure in basic mathematics and science subjects.	0
3	They acquire the ability to effectively collect data through efficient sampling, experiments, and analysis, and to interpret and evaluate the obtained data.						5
4	They are aware of the fundamental concepts related to quality assurance and quality management systems, and they can conduct work in accordance with the importance of the quality control process within total quality management.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They have knowledge of ethical principles and rules related to their field.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They possess the capability to generate original ideas that can respond to the demands and advancements in the laboratory sector, as well as the ability to conduct research and development (R&D) activities.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They interpret and evaluate data using the basic level of knowledge and skills acquired in their field, identify problems, analyze them, and participate/take responsibility in planned activities for solving them.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They have the ability to work independently.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They acquire an awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning and gain an understanding of keeping up with developments in science and technology, as well as continually renewing themselves.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They are respectful towards historical values and possess social responsibility awareness.	0
2	They understand the necessity of teamwork and engage in team collaboration when needed.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They are knowledgeable about laboratory technology and proficiently utilize laboratory instruments and equipment in an appropriate and effective manner.						5
2	They can conduct analyses of food, water, plants, soil, chemicals, microbiological samples, and medical materials.						5
3	They have sufficient awareness regarding individual and public health, environmental protection, and occupational safety.						5
4	They act in accordance with laws, regulations, legislation, and professional ethical standards regarding their duties, rights, and responsibilities as an individual.						5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	4	2	8
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	5	2	10
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	1	1
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	27	0	50