TIBBİ ANALİZ TEKNİKLERİ PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
LTP254	TIBBİ ANALİZ TEKNİKLERİ	4	4	2	7

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	Assist.Prof. SEÇİL KIRLANGIÇ ATAŞEN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer BÜŞRA SARP KAYA
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to provide fundamental and up-to-date knowledge of medical analytical techniques used in clinical laboratories, to teach the applications, benefits, and potential risks of these techniques, and to enable students to develop the ability to evaluate pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes in accordance with scientific and ethical principles
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course covers the definition of medical analysis; concepts of quality in clinical laboratories; clinical laboratory processes and sources of error; preparation of samples for analysis; enzyme analyses; blood and blood products, including blood donation; hematological analyses; urine analyses; analysis of body fluids; immunoassay techniques; nucleic acid extraction methods; polymerase chain reactions (PCR); blotting techniques; as well as 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)
He/She performs laboratory work in accordance with clinical laboratory quality standards, prioritizing patient safety, patient satisfaction, and employee satisfaction.
He/She identifies sources of errors that may affect analytical results in pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes.
He/She evaluates samples received in the clinical laboratory according to acceptance/rejection criteria.
He/She performs enzyme analyses used in the diagnosis and monitoring of diseases and interprets the results.
He/She explains the count, structure, and functions of blood cells.
He/She measures the presence or concentration of molecules using immunoassay methods based on antigen–antibody interactions.
He/She explains the basic principles of molecular diagnostic methods. He/She recognizes the fundamental techniques used in histology and pathology laboratories and interprets the structures of cells, tissues, and organs with the aid of optical instruments.
He/She applies ethical principles, biosafety, and professional responsibility awareness in laboratory practices.

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, practice.
2	Literature review, individual research.	Concepts of quality in clinical laboratories	Expression, question and answer, practice.
3	Literature review, individual research.	Clinical laboratory processes and sources of error	Expression, question and answer, practice.
4	Literature review, individual research.	Preparation of samples for analysis	Expression, question and answer, practice.
5	Literature review, individual research.	Enzyme analyses – Quiz I	Expression, question and answer, practice.
6	Literature review, individual research.	Blood and blood products, blood donation	Expression, question and answer, practice.
7	Literature review, individual research.	Hematological analyses – Practical/Laboratory Exam I	Expression, question and answer, practice.
8	Literature review, individual research.	Urine analyses	Expression, question and answer, practice.
9	Literature review, individual research.	Analysis of body fluids	Expression, question and answer, practice.
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Literature review, individual research.	Immunoassay techniques	Expression, question and answer, practice.
12	Literature review, individual research.	Nucleic acid extraction techniques / Quiz II	Expression, question and answer, practice.
13	Literature review, individual research.	Polymerase Chain Reactions (PCR)	Expression, question and answer, practice.
14	Literature review, individual research.	lotting techniques – Practical/ Laboratory Exam II	Expression, question and answer, practice.
15	Literature review, individual research.	Histology and pathology laboratory techniques	Expression, question and answer, practice.
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	Examination Method

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explains the basic concepts of mathematics and natural sciences.					4
2	Defines the basic concepts and theoretical knowledge used in laboratories.						5
3	Explains the properties and operating principles of instruments, materials, and chemicals used in laboratories.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has knowledge of current laboratory practices, scientific literature, and emerging technologies.						5
2	Explains laboratory safety and occupational health principles in a systematic manner.						5
3	Explains national and international standards used in laboratory fields in detail.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluates the data collected through sampling, experimentation, and analysis processes.						5
2	Interprets the data obtained from laboratory instruments on a scientific basis.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses laboratory equipment and tools appropriate for the experiment effectively.						5
2	Prepares solutions required for experimental studies using accurate calculations.				3
3	Applies modern laboratory methods used in food, water, plant–soil, and medical analyses.						5
4	Determines the chemical, physical, and biological properties of samples (food, water, medical, soil, and plant) using various analytical methods.						5
5	Uses chemical substances in accordance with safety rules and occupational health and safety regulations.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Communicates effectively with the laboratory team by supporting teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Demonstrates awareness of the importance of lifelong learning by keeping up with developments in science and technology and continuously improving oneself.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Acts in accordance with professional ethical principles.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Applies laboratory safety and emergency procedures during work processes.						5
2	Uses techniques related to laboratory technology and laboratory instruments, equipment, and devices appropriately and effectively.						5
3	Performs analyses of food, water, plant, soil, chemical, microbiological, and medical materials.						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	4	56
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	14	4	56
Reading	0	0	0
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	2	4	8
Preparation for the Final Exam	14	1	14
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	2	4	8
Preparation for the Short Exam	14	1	14
TOTAL	74	0	184