Course unit title Level of course unit Course unit code Type of course unit Semester of course unit Local credit ECTS credit Syllabus
SCREENING TECHNIQUES FOR BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES OF MEDICINAL PLANTS First cycle EFG 511 1 8.00 8.00 Print
   
Description of course unit
Prerequisites and course requisities none
Language of instruction Turkish
Coordinator Assist Prof. Dr. GÖKÇE ŞEKER KARATOPRAK
Lecturer(s) Assist Prof. Dr. GÖKÇE ŞEKER KARATOPRAK
Teaching assitant(s) Assist Prof. Dr. GÖKÇE ŞEKER KARATOPRAK
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course objective The aim of this course is to teach biological screening techniques to medical students and to apply simple screening techniques
Course description Biological Screening Techniques of Medical Plants

Course contents
1 Purpose of screening techniques
2 Types of screening techniques: Ethnobotany / ethnomedical screening
3 General terms (The importance of standardization and activity screening)
4 Strategies in the application of scientific studies (Basic screening, wide range screening, programmed screening)
5 In vivo/in vitro tests for pharmacological and toxicological screening
6 Homework presentation
7 Biological activity studies: Antibacterial effect screening methods
8 Biological activity studies: Antioxidant activity screening methods
9 Biological activity studies: Cytotoxic activity screening methods
10 Bioassay-guided activity fractionation techniques and isolation studies
11 Bioassay-guided activity fractionation techniques and isolation studies (examining literature)
12 Biological activity studies: Antidiabetic effects screening methods
13 Biological activity studies: Anti-inflammatory effect screening methods
14 Article review
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Learning outcomes of the course unit
1 Interpretation of the aims of biological screening techniques
2 Classification of screening techniques
3 Evaluation of literature data can be performed
4 Be able to perform simple biological screening techniques in laboratory
5 Be able to evaluate the results of topics related to working screening techniques
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*Contribution level of the course unit to the key learning outcomes
1 To have sufficient knowledge about Mathematics, Science and Geomatics Engineering
2 An ability to identfy, define formulate and solve complex engineering problems
3 An ability to select appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques and practice for problems
4 An ability to analyze and design system or system component
5 An ability to select and use modern techniques and tools for engineering practice
6 An ability to use communication technologies effectively
7 An ability to access information for this purpose to do research, use databases and other information resources
8 To have knowledge about computer software and hardware used in Geomatics Engineering
9 An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams and to have the confidence to take responsibility
10 An ability to complete a job and to have solution for complex situations by taking responsibility
11 To have knowledge of foreign language for communicate with colleagues and reaching information about geomatic engineering
12 To have an ability to monitor developments in science and technology and be open to innovative ideas
13 An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
14 To have an ability to inform specialist or non-specialist audience groups about engineering problems and solutions related issues
15 To have an ability to understand solutions of engineering and implementations in the universal and social dimensions
16 To have a knowledge of developing and implementing all kinds of projects in the field of
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Number of stars refer to level of contribution from 1 (the least) to 5 (the most)

Planned learning activities, teaching methods and ECTS work load
  Quantity Time (hour) Quantity*Time (hour)
Lectures (face to face teaching) 14 3 42
Study hours out of classroom (study before and after the class) 14 2 28
Homework 1 8 8
Presentation / seminar 0 0 0
Quiz 0 0 0
Preparation for midterm exams 1 20 20
Midterm exams 1 1 1
Project (term paper) 3 10 30
Laboratuar 1 20 20
Field study 0 0 0
Preparation for final exam 1 20 20
Final exam 1 1 1
Research 1 8 8
Total work load     178
ECTS     7.00

Assessment methods and criteria
Evaluation during semester Quantity Percentage
Midterm exam 1 30
Quiz 0 0
Homework 1 10
Semester total   40
Contribution ratio of evaluation during semester to success   40
Contribution ratio of final exam to success   60
General total   100

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