Techonology of Pathology Laboratory
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

General course introduction information

Course Code:

PTL111

Course Name:

General Pathology

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	4

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Associate

TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Short Cycle

EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi DİDAR AYGÜN GÜLHAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi DİDAR AYGÜN GÜLHAN

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

Definition of pathology, Subjects of pathology, Concept of pathology laboratory, functioning of the pathology laboratory - task distribution - organization chart, Authorities and responsibilities in the pathology laboratory - the tools, materials and devices used in the laboratory, the introduction - naming of the samples coming to the pathology laboratory, the presentation of the chemicals used in the pathology laboratory - effect mechanisms and safety concept, Cellular adaptation, cell injury, necrosis. Inflammation concept-causes-types-pathogenesis. Tissue repair and healing. Fluid-Elactrolyte balance, edema, hyperemia, hemorrhage, thrombus, embolism, shock, ischemia, infarction concepts. Thematic causes of disease. Disease and etiology concepts, neoplasia concept, general features of benign and malignant tumors. The concept of cytology aims to teach the introduction and identification of cytological materials.

Course Content:

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) To have basic theoretical and applied knowledge supported by textbooks containing up-to-date information in the field, application tools and other resources based on the qualifications gained at secondary education level.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) - Gaining the skills to use the basic theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the field at an advanced education level in the same field or in a field at the same level. - To be able to interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, and develop solutions based on evidence by using the basic knowledge and skills acquired indifield
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) - To be able to convey his thoughts through written and verbal communication at the level of basic knowledge and skills on the subjects related to his field. - To be able to share thoughts and solutions to problems related to his field with experts and non-experts. - To be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the A2 General Level of the European Language Portfolio. - To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at minimum European Computer License Basic Level requred by the field
Learning Competence
1) ally evaluate the basic level of knowledge and skills acquired in the field, to identify and meet learning needs. - To be able to direct one's education to an advanced education level in the same field or to a profession at the same level. - Gaining awareness of life long learning
Field Specific Competence
1) Having social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, applying and announcing the results related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) - Being able to independently carry out a basic level study related to the field. - To be able to take responsibility as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in applications related to the field. - To be able to carry out activities for the development of the employees under his/her responsibility within the framework of a project

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Explain the procedures performed in the pathology laboratory To explain the types of histopathological and cytological materials and how they were obtained. To explain the criteria for sending samples to the pathology laboratory. Cell-tissue-organ definitions	Lesson repetition, preparation for the next lesson
2)	Cellular adaptation—explain injury and necrosis Summarizing metabolic pathways Cellular adaptation – Cell injury – Cell necrosis	Lesson repetition, preperation for the next lesson.
3)	Inflammatory response, definition - nomenclature - physiopathology - types and explanation of results	Lesson repetition, preperation for the next lesson.
4)	Immunity definition. To explain the concepts, differences and importance of cellular and humoral immunity.	Lesson repetition, preperation for the next lesson.
5)	To give general information about immunopathology, hypersensitivity reactions, immunodeficiency diseases and autoimmune diseases.	Lesson repetition, preperation for the next lesson.
6)	Fluid - Electrolyte balance - distribution of water and electrolytes in the body, their functions. To explain fluid movements between tissues and vessels, fluid movements between tissues and cells.	Lesson repetition, preperation for the next lesson.
7)	To explain the physiopathology of fluid-electrolyte balance disorders To explain the definitions of edema, hyperemia-congestion, hemorrhage, shock, the results of these cases, the clinic and the general approach to the patient.	Lesson repetition, preperation for the next lesson
8)	MIDTERM	Preperation for the next lesson
9)	To give general information about the definition of disease and etiology, the importance of etiology, physical and chemical causes of disease, genetic factors, metabolic diseases and nutritional disorders.	Lesson repetition, preperation for the next lesson.
10)	To explain neoplasia definition, classification, nomenclature, structural features of neoplasia.	Lesson repetition. Preperation for the next lesson.
11)	To explain the epidemiology and etiology of neoplasia. To explain metastasis and metastasis pathways of malignant tumors	Lesson repetition. Preperation for the next lesson.
12)	Explain the diagnosis and treatment of neoplasms	Lesson repetition. Preperation for the next lesson.
13)	To explain early diagnosis methods in neoplasia. To explain the importance of raising environmental awareness. Kerndi self-examination to explain the importance of observation, awareness, and early diagnosis paramaters.	Lesson repetition. Preperation for the next lesson.
14)	Pathology laboratory practice, macroscopic examination of tissues and organs in the laboratory, tissue follow-up stages - to monitor block production and staining processes. To observe the concepts explained in the lesson under the microscope.	Lesson repetition, preperation for the next lesson
15)	FINAL EXAM
16)

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Yok
References:	Robbins- Temel Patoloji. Nobel tıp kitapevi. 9. baskı TC. MEB,Labr. hizmetleri. Doku preperatını boyama. Ankara 2013 TC. MEB. Tıbbi Labr. Histolojik preperat hazırlama. Ankara, 2100 TC. MEB Patoloji labr. çalışma Ankara, 2016

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
Program Outcomes
1) Possess theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resource on basic level based on health qualifications gained at secondary education level.
2) Gain the skills to use basic level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired within the field in the same field of a higher education level or in a field of same level
3) Interpret and evaluate data, define problems, do analysis, produce solutions based on proof with using basic level knowledge and practices gained within the field
4) Transfer the ideas based on the basic knowledge and skills acquired within the field through written and oral communication
5) Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals
6) Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level
7) Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge
8) Evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills at basic level within the field with a critical approach, determine and respond to learning needs
9) Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level
10) Gain awareness of lifelong learning
11) Possess social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field
12) Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security
13) Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently
14) Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field
15) Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Possess theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resource on basic level based on health qualifications gained at secondary education level.
2)	Gain the skills to use basic level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired within the field in the same field of a higher education level or in a field of same level
3)	Interpret and evaluate data, define problems, do analysis, produce solutions based on proof with using basic level knowledge and practices gained within the field
4)	Transfer the ideas based on the basic knowledge and skills acquired within the field through written and oral communication
5)	Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals
6)	Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level
7)	Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge
8)	Evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills at basic level within the field with a critical approach, determine and respond to learning needs
9)	Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level
10)	Gain awareness of lifelong learning
11)	Possess social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field
12)	Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security
13)	Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently
14)	Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field
15)	Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Homework
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Oral Examination
Observation
Bilgisayar Destekli Sunum

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Midterms	1	40	40
Final	1	60	60
Total Workload			100