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| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molecular Genetics | BYL308 | Turkish | Compulsory | 6. Semester | 3 + 2 | 4.0 | 6.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MERAL KEKEÇOĞLU |
| Instructor(s) | Prof. Dr. MERAL KEKEÇOĞLU (Bahar) |
| Goals | To learn the structure and function of hereditary materials. To comprehend the steps of the period of inheritance of the information from gene to protein. |
| Course Content | Genes, genes genome, gene number, repeats, gene families, mutagens, mutation, repair mechanisms, Protein Synthesis, Using the genetic code, the operon, transposons, oncogenes, cancer, cell cycle, methods in molecular genetic studies. |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | Learns the working principles of the compounds involved in inheritance. |
| 2 | Learns the molecular bases of inheritance. |
| 3 | Learns to identify living species and to understand their structural and functional characteristics. |
| 4 | Learns to gain the ability for scientific research, problem identification, and problem solving. |
| 5 | Learns to recognize and apply modern laboratory techniques and biological analysis methods. |
| 6 | Learns about the origin of life, the process of evolution, and the concept of inheritance, and learns to interpret biological diversity accordingly. |
| 7 | Learns to acquire professional knowledge sufficient to communicate with colleagues and to develop awareness of professional and ethical responsibilities. |
| 8 | Learns to demonstrate the ability to conduct advanced studies independently through learning skills and critical thinking, and to work both individually and in teams. |
| 9 | Learns to access information, conduct source research for this purpose, and use databases and other information resources. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Genes and DNA | Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Experiment, Group Work |
| 2. Week | Segmented genes-Exons, introns and restriction enzymes | Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Group Work |
| 3. Week | Content and sequence of genome, gene numbers | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Group Work |
| 4. Week | Gene clusters and repeats | Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Group Work |
| 5. Week | Replication of DNA | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Group Work |
| 6. Week | DNA repair mechanisms | Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Group Work |
| 7. Week | Transposons, retroviruses and retrotransposons | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Group Work |
| 8. Week | RNA and expression | Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Demonstration |
| 9. Week | ncRNAs (miRNA, siRNA, lncRNA) | Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Group Work |
| 10. Week | RNA splicing and processing | Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Group Work |
| 11. Week | Promoters and enhancers | Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Group Work |
| 12. Week | Protein synthesis | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Group Work |
| 13. Week | Protein synthesis | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Group Work |
| 14. Week | Epigenetics, posttranscriptional and posttranslational modifications | Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Group Work |
| 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 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 | DK8 | DK9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Ders Kitabı veya Notu | Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır. |
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| Diğer Kaynaklar |
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| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ders İçi |
Class Hours | 14 | 5 | 70 |
|
Ders Dışı |
Homework | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Practice | 1 | 11.5 | 11.5 | |
|
Sınavlar |
Midterm | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Homework | 1 | 14 | 14 | |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| Practice | 14 | 2 | 28 | |
| Practice End-Of-Term | 1 | 11.5 | 11.5 | |
| Total Workload | 153 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 6.0 | ||
