Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Research Methods in Cytogenetics BIO546 Turkish Compulsory 2 + 2 3.0 8.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. PINAR GÖÇ RASGELE
Instructor(s)
Goals This instruction aims to teach methods of cytogenetics and to use this methods in various application scope
Course Content Defining the molecular organization of the chromosome, karyotype analysis from a variety of plants and animal cells, Explaining different methods of in vivo and in vitro cytogenetic investigations.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 To comprehend fundamental knowledge of cytogenetic
2 To evaluate with cytogenetic methods knowledge about cytology and genetics
3 To own knowledge about morphologic properties and number, size of chromosomes
4 To prepare karyotype and idiogram
5 To learn the most suitable methods for chromosome observation
6 To make statistical evaluation concern with mitotic index and chromosome abnormalities
7 To gain oral and written communication skills
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to the Cytogenetic Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
2. Week Structure of chromosomes Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
3. Week B chromosomes and giant chromosomes Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
4. Week Structural chromosome changes Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
5. Week Numerical chromosome changes Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
6. Week Cell division, mitosis Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
7. Week Meiosis Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
8. Week Mid Term Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
9. Week Preparation techniques for cytogenetic observations in plants Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
10. Week Preparation techniques for cytogenetic observations in human blood Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
11. Week Preparation techniques for cytogenetic observations in experimental animals Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
12. Week Preparation techniques for cytogenetic observations in honeybees Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
13. Week Karyotype and idiogram analysis Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
14. Week Banding techniques Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
*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 DK6 DK7
PY1 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY3 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY6 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY7 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY8 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY9 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY10 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY11 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY12 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY13 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY14 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY15 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY16 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY17 3 3 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)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Homework 1 1 50 50
Homework 2 1 50 50
Final 1 2 2
Practice End-Of-Term 1 45.25 45.25
Classroom Activities 14 3 42
Total Workload 191.25
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 8.0