Dokuz Eylül University Information Package / Courses Catalog

General Description

History

Department of Histology and Embryology was established at 1994 of Medical Faculty by approval of The Council of Higher Education. Histology and Embryology Msc programme started education at 1997. Program duration is 2 years (1 year is course, 1 year is thesis study) . Program language is Turkish.

Qualification Awarded

Histology and Embryology, MSc

Level of Qualification

Second Cycle (Master's Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

Bachelor s Degree; having obtained at least 55 from relevant branch of Academic Personnel and Postgraduate Education Entrance Exam (ALES) or from exams equivalence of which are accepted; in case of graduate of Faculty of Medicine having obtained at least 50 from Medical Specialty Exam (TUS); having obtained at least 50 from Foreign Language Exam (YDS) or from other foreign language exams equivalence of which are accepted or at least 55 from the exam held by DEU Foreign Languages Institute. Transcript; having obtained at least 65 from the Post Graduate Science Exam.

Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)

According to the Regulations of Dokuz Eylül University for Graduate Schools, students are not connected to the right for internal transfer, previously taken courses at another graduate programme by another university with a successful grade may be recognized by the related programmes after the letter of the students includes course contents and the transcript, and by the recommendation of the head of the departments and by the decision of the Board of Directors. The courses taken by the outgoing Exchange students have the recognition at the school either as compulsory or elective.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Second Cycle (Masters Degree) Programme with thesis is comprised of courses (at least 54 ECTS), a seminar (2 ECTS), and field study (4 ECTS) and thesis (60 ECTS) credits. İn total 120 ECTS credits. Students must have minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.50/4.00 and completed all the courses with at least CB/ S/ TP grades.

Profile of the Programme

The objectives of this programme are to have theoretical, laboratory knowledge and skills in the field of Histology and Embryology MSc level. Program contains Compulsory and elective courses each semester.

Key Learning Outcomes

1	Has detailed information about cell structure and function at microscopic level.
2	Identifies and evaluates the histological features of tissue types of the human body.
3	Has sufficient knowledge about the general characteristics of human embryology.
4	Identifies evaluates and implements microscopic structure and organization of the organs of the body systems
5	Has an adequate knowledge about the laboratory methods used in fertilization and assisted reproduction.
6	Know operation principles and apply the usage and application methods for microscope types
7	Knows and applies all steps in preparing the tissue for light microscopic evaluation.
8	Knows and applies all steps in preparing the tissue for Electron Microscope
9	Can prepare a presentation according to the related topics
10	Has the ability to plan, write and finalize the research projects related to the field.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

This degree enables the holder to exercise the profession in the public or private sector.

Access to Further Studies

May apply to third cycle programmes

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
Three courses are compulsory in first semester, four courses are compulsory in second semester. Other courses in this program are elective.
T: Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory B: Spring Semester G: Fall Semester H: Full Year
1 .Semester:
G	1	HİS 5017	LABORATORY TECHNICS FOR LIGHT MICROSCOPY	COMPULSORY	1	4	0	8
G	2	HİS 5023	GENERAL HISTOLOGY	COMPULSORY	2	2	0	8
G	3	HİS 5021	GENERAL EMBRYOLOGY	COMPULSORY	2	0	0	6
G	0	-	ELECTIVE COURSE	ELECTIVE	-	-	-	8
TOTAL:								30

1 .Semester Elective:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
G	1	SBE 5005	EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS AND APPLICATION METHODS	ELECTIVE	1	4	0	6
G	2	HİS 5019	THE CELL	ELECTIVE	1	0	0	2
G	3	TBG 5035	CELL CULTURE TECHNIQUES	ELECTIVE	2	2	0	6
G	4	TBG 5033	INTRODUCTION TO CELL	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6

2 .Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	SBE 5035	ETHICS IN HEALTH SCIENCES I	COMPULSORY	2	2	0	6
B	2	HİS 5098	SPECIALTY AREA	COMPULSORY	2	0	0	2
B	3	HİS 5018	SPESIFIC HISTOLOGY	COMPULSORY	2	4	0	9
B	4	HİS 5096	SEMINAR	COMPULSORY	0	2	0	2
B	0	-	ELECTIVE COURSE	ELECTIVE	-	-	-	11
TOTAL:								30

2 .Semester Elective:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	HİS 5024	LABORATORY ETECHNICS FOR ELECTRON MICROSCOPY	ELECTIVE	1	4	0	9
B	2	SBE 5040	SAFETY PRINCIPLES IN LABORATORY PRACTICES	ELECTIVE	1	0	0	2
B	3	SBE 5044	PLANNING, CARRYING OUT AND EVALUATION OF EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6
B	4	ANA 5002	ORGANS	ELECTIVE	5	4	0	7
B	5	HİS 5026	MICROSCOPES AND AREAS OF USE	ELECTIVE	1	2	0	6
B	6	SBE 5006	RESEARCH TECHNIQUES AND ANALYSIS METHODS IN HEALTH SCIENCES	ELECTIVE	3	2	0	8
B	7	HİS 5022	BASIC PRINCIPLES OF ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNIQUES	ELECTIVE	1	2	0	4

3.Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
G	1	HİS 5099	THESIS STUDY	COMPULSORY	0	0	0	30
TOTAL:								30

4.Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	HİS 5099	THESIS STUDY	COMPULSORY	0	0	0	30
TOTAL:								30

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Assessment of students was done with 1 midterm examination, 1 final examination. Students must have minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.50/4.00 and completed all the courses with at least CB / S / TP grades.

Graduation Requirements

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Full-time

Programme Director or Equivalent

Prof.Dr.Çetin PEKÇETİN
e-mail: cetin.pekcetin@deu.edu.tr
Tel: 90.232.4124551

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