| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molecular Biology | BYL104 | Turkish | Compulsory | 2. Semester | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MERAL KEKEÇOĞLU |
| Instructor(s) | |
| Goals | It covers living thinsgs structures and their functions based on molecular approach |
| Course Content | Introduction to molecular biology, Cell components and, their structures and functions, Structures of nucleic acids and protein, and their functions, Types of Genetic materials, The cell cycle and replication, Mutations and DNA repair mechanisms, The packaging of the genetic material (supercoiled structures and their mechanism, comparison of prokaryotes and eukaryotes comparison), Protein synthesis (Translation), ribosomes of prokaryotes and eukaryotes and the comparisons of their translation mechanisms, DNA sequencing methods |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | Learns the basic concepts of molecular biology |
| 2 | Learns the structure and functions of nucleic acids and proteins. |
| 3 | Learns the topics of DNA repair mechanisms, mutations, and the packaging of genetic material. |
| 4 | To learn genetic code and DNA sequencing methods. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introductio to Molecular Biology | |
| 2. Week | Structure and Functions of Nucleic Acids and Proteins | |
| 3. Week | Packaging of Genetic Material, RNA | |
| 4. Week | Basic Functions of DNA (Replication, Transcription) | |
| 5. Week | Basic Functions of DNA (Translation, Protein Synthesis) | |
| 6. Week | Recombinant DNA Technology | |
| 7. Week | Some Techniques Used in Molecular Biology (Agarose Gel Electrophoresis, PCR) | |
| 8. Week | Mid term | |
| 9. Week | Some Techniques Used in Molecular Biology (DNA Sequence Analysis) | |
| 10. Week | Cell Cycle | |
| 11. Week | Cloning | |
| 12. Week | Stem Cells | |
| 13. Week | Transgenic Plants | |
| 14. Week | Apoptosis |
| No | Program Requirements | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Obtains theoretical and applied information in the field of biological sciences, perceives and recognizes living things in the context of structure, function - functioning, organization and mutual interactions, comprehends and interprets their importance | ✔ | |||||
| 2 | Defines problems related to biology subjects, formulates hypothesis for the solution of problems by making synthesis, tests the hypothesis with various observational and experimental methods, analyzes the results and gains the ability to interpret. | ✔ | |||||
| 3 | Learns the processes and phenomena in the field of life sciences in relation to current knowledge and methods. Using this information, proposes solutions to local and global problems related to field. | ✔ | |||||
| 4 | Selects, applies and develops contemporary techniques and tools in the field of life sciences and effectively uses information technologies as a part of her/his own life. | ✔ | |||||
| 5 | In order to meet the needs of the individual or society, works effectively and takes responsibility in activities and projects for her professional development, both individually and in multidisciplinary groups. | ✔ | |||||
| 6 | Follows scientific publications published/to be published in the field, conveys the information obtained verbally and in writing to colleagues and different segments of the society. Communicates with colleagues in Turkish/English. | ✔ | |||||
| 7 | By following the current scientific and technological developments in biological sciences, gains the competence to develop lifelong learning, knowledge and skills. | ✔ | |||||
| 8 | Have universal and social ethical values and professional responsibility awareness with a scientific point of view. | ✔ | |||||
| 9 | Adheres to the principle of sustainability in theoretical and applied studies related to biological sciences, gains awareness of its effects and legal consequences on a local/global scale. | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sınavlar |
Midterm 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 22 | 22 | |
| Homework 2 | 1 | 20 | 20 | |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| Practice End-Of-Term | 1 | 39.5 | 39.5 | |
| Classroom Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 | |
| Total Workload | 127.5 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 5.0 | ||
