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| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molecular Genetics | BIO308 | Turkish | Compulsory | 3 + 2 | 4.0 | 6.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MERAL KEKEÇOĞLU |
| Instructor(s) | |
| 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 | Comprehend the principles of components having role in heredity |
| 2 | Learn the molecular basis of heredity |
| 3 | Identify the species, comprehend the structure and function of living organisms. |
| 4 | Gain the ability to identify a scientific study. Describe and solve problems. |
| 5 | Learn modern techniques and biological analysis methods used in the laboratory and gain the ability to apply them. |
| 6 | Learn the origin of liveliness, the process of development of living organisms and the term of evolution. In this concept, interpret the diversity of organisms. |
| 7 | Acquire professional knowledge to communicate with fellows. Gain awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. |
| 8 | Work independently and in collaboration within a team in an advanced study. |
| 9 | Manage to access the information. Gain the ability to use the databases and information systems. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Genes and DNA | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities |
| 2. Week | Segmented genes-Exons, introns and restriction enzymes | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities |
| 3. Week | Content and sequence of genome, gene numbers | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities |
| 4. Week | Gene clusters and repeats | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities |
| 5. Week | Replication of DNA | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities |
| 6. Week | DNA repair mechanisms | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities |
| 7. Week | Transposons, retroviruses and retrotransposons | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities |
| 8. Week | RNA and expression | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities |
| 9. Week | Midterm | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities |
| 10. Week | RNA splicing and processing | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities |
| 11. Week | Promoters and enhancers | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities |
| 12. Week | Protein synthesis | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities |
| 13. Week | Protein synthesis | |
| 14. Week | Epigenetics, posttranscriptional and posttranslational modifications | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities |
| No | Program Requirements | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Improve the scientific knowledge in the field of Biology to a more advanced level. Use the advenced knowledge to innovate, interpret the results, to apply the results and to design unique projects. | ✔ | |||||
| 2 | Gain the ability to identify scientific questions, compare, analyze and solve the problems independently. | ✔ | |||||
| 3 | Gain the skills of using the modern laboratory techniques and analysis methods in the field of biology. | ✔ | |||||
| 4 | Gain the ability to get the information by doing research, to evaluate, interpret and apply it. | ✔ | |||||
| 5 | Gain the ability of discussion, synthesis and applying the scientific knowledge. | ✔ | |||||
| 6 | Gain the ability to design experimental studies, do the applications and analyse the complicated results using advanced skills, like critical thinking, problem solving and deciding. | ✔ | |||||
| 7 | Use the scientific knowledge and apply the ability of problem solving, evaluate and analyse advanced concepts in interdiciplinary fields. | ✔ | |||||
| 8 | Gain the scientific knowledge to set up communication with the collegues. Gain the ability to follow and use of the literature. Gain the ability to share or present the results of his/her own studies with the scientists during a scientific conference, workshop or seminar. | ✔ | |||||
| 9 | Participate scientific collaborations effectively and lead a scientific study if necessary. | ✔ | |||||
| 10 | Follow the innovations in the field of biology. Gain the ability to find resources and to use the databases. | ✔ | |||||
| 11 | Find new or strategical approaches to solve an unpredicted or advanced problems. | ✔ | |||||
| 12 | Improve scientific knowledge where there is a little or limited data present. Gain the ability to connect the information from different scientific diciplines. | ✔ | |||||
| 13 | Find unique ideas and get in contact with the professionals in scientific topics using his/her knowledge and skills. | ✔ | |||||
| 14 | Have the ability to read, understand, speak and write a foreign language in order to contact with the scientists from all over the World. | ✔ | |||||
| 15 | Follow novel developments in computational software and hardware systems related with biology, use this knowledge and skill in research. | ✔ | |||||
| 16 | Obey the ethical regulations and watch the ethical issues while designing a scientific study, collecting data, evaluating and publishing them. | ✔ | |||||
| 17 | Adopt life-long learning strategies during performing scientific studies. | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 | DK8 | DK9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| PY2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| PY3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| PY4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| PY6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| PY7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| PY8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| PY9 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| PY10 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| PY11 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| PY12 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| PY13 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| PY14 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| PY15 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| PY16 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| PY17 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| 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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Sınavlar |
Midterm 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 28 | 28 | |
| Homework 2 | 1 | 28 | 28 | |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| Practice | 14 | 2 | 28 | |
| Practice End-Of-Term | 1 | 23 | 23 | |
| Classroom Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 | |
| Total Workload | 153 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 6.0 | ||
