BASIC CONCEPTS IN GENERAL PATHOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
PLP156	BASIC CONCEPTS IN GENERAL PATHOLOGY	2	2	2	4

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. ARZU KAYA KOÇDOĞAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ARZU KAYA KOÇDOĞAN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to enable students to comprehend the basic concepts of pathology, understand the cellular and tissue-level mechanisms of diseases, interpret pathological findings, and perform basic pathology laboratory practices in accordance with ethical principles.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course covers the basic concepts of pathology, cellular adaptation and injury, cell death, inflammation, circulatory disorders, immunopathology, genetic and metabolic diseases, neoplasms, basic pathological diagnostic approaches, specimen acceptance in the pathology laboratory, and ethical and professional responsibility principles.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defines basic concepts in pathology.
Explains cellular adaptation, injury, and cell death.
Classifies inflammation and circulatory disorders.
Distinguishes the fundamental characteristics of neoplasms
Interprets macroscopic and microscopic pathological findings.
Relates pathological processes to clinical findings.
Applies basic specimen acceptance principles in the pathology laboratory
Analyzes differences between normal and pathological tissues.
Evaluates the diagnostic significance of pathological findings
Observes patient and specimen confidentiality in accordance with ethical principles.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review,Research	General pathology definition and branches of pathology	Lecture, Question and Answer
2	Literature review,Research	Fixation and general workflow in the pathology laboratory	Lecture, Question and Answer
3	Literature review,Research	Cellular adaptation	Lecture, Question and Answer
4	Literature review,Research	Cell injury and cell death	Lecture, Question and Answer
5	Literature review,Research	Inflammation	Lecture, Question and Answer
6	Literature review,Research	Acute and chronic inflammation	Lecture, Question and Answer
7	Literature review,Research	Repair and wound healing	Lecture, Question and Answer
8	Literature review,Research	Degenerations and metabolic disorders	Lecture, Question and Answer
9	Literature review,Research	Hemodynamic disorders	Lecture, Question and Answer
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Literature review,Research	Thromboembolic diseases and shock	Lecture, Question and Answer
12	Literature review,Research	Causes of disease and response to infection	Lecture, Question and Answer
13	Literature review,Research	Biological causes of disease	Lecture, Question and Answer
14	Literature review,Research	Environmental pathology	Lecture, Question and Answer
15	Literature review,Research	Tumor biology	Lecture, Question and Answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Kaya Koçdoğan, A. (n.d.). Genel patolojide temel kavramlar. Ankara: Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri.
Kumar, V., Abbas, A. K., & Aster, J. C. (2021). Robbins and Cotran pathologic basis of disease (10th ed.). Elsevier.
Underwood, J. C. E., & Cross, S. S. (2019). General and systematic pathology (6th ed.). Elsevier.
Young, B., O’Dowd, G., & Woodford, P. (2020). Wheater’s functional histology (7th ed.). Elsevier.

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	Defines professional responsibility issues such as ethical principles, respect for patients and patient specimens, biosafety of biological samples, and data confidentiality.						5
2	Has basic knowledge of current pathology practices, relevant literature, and emerging technologies (e.g., tissue banking, immunohistochemistry, and molecular pathology) and demonstrates awareness of lifelong learning.						5
3	Plans professional duties in accordance with time management principles.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Defines the basic concepts, terminology, and theoretical knowledge used in pathology laboratories.						5
2	Explains tissue processing, fixation, embedding, microtome sectioning, staining, histochemistry, and microscopic examination techniques together with their underlying theoretical principles.						5
3	Has knowledge of laboratory quality control, quality assurance, accreditation standards, biosafety, hygiene, and sterilization principles.						5
4	Explains the characteristics and principles of use of equipment, materials, and chemicals used in pathology laboratories.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Differentiates between normal tissues and pathological structures and provides basic interpretations while evaluating tissues using a microscope.					4
2	Identifies chemical, biological, and physical risks and performs basic risk management.					4
3	Solves basic problems encountered in professional processes by applying analytical thinking.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Performs fixative preparation, tissue processing, embedding, microtome sectioning, and paraffin section–microscopic slide preparation in the pathology laboratory.						5
2	Performs laboratory procedures such as staining, histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, special staining techniques, and microscopic examination accurately and safely.						5
3	Appropriately manages the use, maintenance, and safety procedures of laboratory equipment (e.g., microtome, microscope, stainer).						5
4	Contributes to sample tracking and result reporting processes by maintaining laboratory records and accurately performs sample coding and data management.						5
5	Complies with biosafety and occupational health and safety regulations while adhering to laboratory quality control procedures.						5
6	Shares professional knowledge and findings accurately and effectively within a team.					4
7	The student develops preventive approaches to creating safe working environments in terms of occupational health.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Carries out professional duties and responsibilities independently.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Is open to continuous professional development and lifelong learning; follows the scientific literature and is willing to learn new techniques.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Communicates effectively with physicians, pathologists, nurses, and laboratory staff, demonstrating openness to teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration.						5
2	Takes professional responsibility, uses initiative, and demonstrates problem-solving skills when necessary.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Demonstrates behaviors that prioritize laboratory safety and biosafety at all times, while complying with ethical and professional conduct principles and maintaining patient and specimen confidentiality.						5
2	Takes responsibility for time management, laboratory organization, and work planning, and performs procedures in accordance with standards, accurately, and on time.						5
3	Is aware of legal regulations related to the field, patient rights, biosafety standards, and ethical rules, and complies with these regulations.						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	0	0	0
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
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	0	0	0
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	0	0	0