Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Molecular Biology ECZ102 Turkish Compulsory 2. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to Face Education
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Demet ERDÖNMEZ
Instructor(s)
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
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Explain the structure of the molecules that make up the cell.
2 Explain the structures and functions of the organelles that make up the cell.
3 Explain DNA, RNA and protein structures and synthesis.
4 Explains genetic disorders and repair mechanisms.
5 Explains the molecular mechanisms of diseases and problems related to a single gene and many factors
6 Explains the medical uses of molecular biology techniques and biotechnology
7 Explains the possibilities of using molecular biology and genetic information in the prevention and treatment of diseases.
8 Discusses the ethical application of molecular biology and genetics in the medical field.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
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
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7 DK8
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • 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
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
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
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0