Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Chromosome Structure and Mutations BIO536 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 8.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. PINAR GÖÇ RASGELE
Instructor(s) Prof. Dr. PINAR GÖÇ RASGELE (Güz)
Goals Identification of organization of DNA molecule and folding structure to form a chromosome. Identification in changes in the structure of the DNA molecule and chromosome (mutations) and to identify the connection between mutation and evolution
Course Content Identification of molecular organization, function, structure of DNA. Identification of mutation. Describe mutation types, the factors that cause mutations. Explaining the relationship between cancer and evolutionary change
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Observes the structure of chromosomes and the different types of chromosomes
2 Learns mutation definition, different mutation classifications, mutation types according to mutation classifications
3 Analyzes mutations in chromosome structure and number. Establishes a relationship between mutations and evolution and formation of new species
4 Learns classification of gene mutations, the occurrence and impact on living organisms
5 Understands the relationship between mutations and cancer
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week DNA molekülünün moleküler organizasyonu ve kromozom morfolojisinin anlatılması
2. Week Mutasyon ve mutasyona neden olan etmenlerin anlatılması
3. Week Fiziksel mutagenlerin etki mekanizmalarının anlatılması
4. Week Kimyasal mutagenlerin etki mekanizmalarının anlatılması
5. Week Kromozom yapı mutasyonlarının anlatılması
6. Week Kromozom yapı mutasyonlarının meydana geliş şekillerinin anlatılması
7. Week Kromozom sayısı (genom) mutasyonlarının anlatılması
8. Week Kromozom sayısı (genom) mutasyonlarının meydana geliş şekillerinin anlatılması
9. Week Mid-term
10. Week Otozomal kromozomlar ve otozomal kromozom hastalıkları
11. Week Gonozomal kromozomlar ve gonozomal kromozom hastalıkları
12. Week DNA hasarının onarım sistemleri tarafından tamir edilme mekanizmalarının anlatılması
13. Week Mutasyon ile kanser arasındaki ilişkinin anlatılması kanser genlerinde meydana gelen mutasyonların anlatılması
14. Week Kanser sitogenetiğinin örneklerle anlatılması
*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.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
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.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 5 5 5 5 5
PY3 5 5 5 5 5
PY4 5 5 5 5 5
PY5 4 4 4 4 4
PY6 3 3 3 3 3
PY7 4 4 4 4 4
PY8 5 5 5 5 5
PY9 5 5 5 5 5
PY10 5 5 5 5 5
PY11 4 4 4 4 4
PY12 4 4 4 4 4
PY13 5 5 5 5 5
PY14 5 5 5 5 5
PY15 5 5 5 5 5
PY16 4 4 4 4 4
PY17 3 3 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Sitogenetik. Prof.Dr.Mehmet Topaktaş, Prof.Dr.Eyyüp Rencüzoğulları. Nobel yayın dağıtım.2010
  • Tıbbi genetik. Prof.Dr.Nurettin Başaran. Güneş ve Nobel tıp kitabevi
  • Human Cytogenetics. DE Rooney, BH Czepulkowski. IRL PressMedical
  • Genetics. Gardner.Klug, W. S., Cummings, M.R. Spencer, A.C. (2006).
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 1 33 33
Research 1 45 45
Other Activities 1 35 35
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Homework 1 1 45 45
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 204
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 8.0