| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molecular Biology | ECZ102 | 2. Semester | 2 + 0 | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to Face Education |
| Course Coordinator |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Demet ERDÖNMEZ |
| Instructors |
Demet ERDÖNMEZ |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | The aim of this course is to provide students with general knowledge about general cell biology and basic molecular biology and human genetics. |
| Course Content | |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Explain the structure of the molecules that make up the cell. - Explain the structures and functions of the organelles that make up the cell. - Explain DNA, RNA and protein structures and synthesis. - Explains genetic disorders and repair mechanisms. - Explains the molecular mechanisms of diseases and problems related to a single gene and many factors - Explains the medical uses of molecular biology techniques and biotechnology - Explains the possibilities of using molecular biology and genetic information in the prevention and treatment of diseases. - Discusses the ethical application of molecular biology and genetics in the medical field. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Structural and common features of cells, features of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells | |
| 2. Week | Cell Organelles-I | |
| 3. Week | Cell Organelles-II | |
| 4. Week | DNA and RNA Structure and Function | |
| 5. Week | Chromosomes-Cell Cycle-Mitosis | |
| 6. Week | Meiosis | |
| 7. Week | Transcription and Control Mechanisms | |
| 8. Week | Protein Synthesis, Translation | |
| 9. Week | Mutations and DNA Repair Mechanisms- Cancer | |
| 10. Week | Cell Death | |
| 11. Week | Mendelian Genetics - Single Gene Related and Multifactorial Diseases | |
| 12. Week | Gene Therapy and Stem Cell | |
| 13. Week | Molecular Biology Techniques and Uses | |
| 14. Week | General Expression And Assessment |
| Molecular Cell Biology, Seventh Edition by Harvey Lodish et al |
| Molecular Biology of THE CELL, Sixth Edition by Bruce Alberts et al |
| Lecture notes (slides), lecture videos |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 | DK8 | Measurement Method |
|---|
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Homework 2 | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final | 1 | 19 | 19 |
| Classroom Activities | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Total Workload | 76.5 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 3.0 | ||
