PATHOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SMP162	PATHOLOGY	2	2	2	5

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 BAŞAK GÖKSEL KARAAĞAÇ
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

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
TOTAL	2	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He/She explains the basic knowledge in the field of health sciences where the employee will work as a support staff member.				3
2	He/She defines the medical terminology in the field of health sciences, where he/she will work as a support staff member.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It utilizes access routes and tools for information and technology related to radiation oncology.						5
2	Radiation oncologists communicate effectively with medical radiation physicists, patients, colleagues, and other segments of the community.		1
3	They become proficient in forming a team and working together with the physician.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It describes the equipment used in radiation oncology.				3
2	He/She uses the equipment in his field effectively.				3
3	He/She monitors and evaluates technological developments in his field.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	With regard to radiation oncology clinical history, files, etc. to prepare patient information is capable of making.						5
2	They effectively use the necessary computer software and hardware in their professional practice.						5
3	Radiation oncologists communicate effectively with medical radiation physicists, patients, colleagues, and other segments of the community.					4
4	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	Adopting and applying ethical principles and professional values ​​is authoritative.						5
2	It facilitates teamwork.						5
3	He/She keeps up with information related to the profession.				3
4	They communicate with colleagues by keeping up with information in their field using a foreign language.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Can learn and develop lifelong self.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Technical attends sightseeing arrangements.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired in hospitals.						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	14	2	28
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	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	14	4	56
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	2	14
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	51	0	128