Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Molecular Biology BYL104 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Gülgün ÇAKMAK ARSLAN
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
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 To have information about the basic terms of molecular biology
2 To have knowledge about the structures of nucleic acids and protein
3 To have knowledge about the cell cycle and replication, Mutations and DNA repair mechanisms, The packaging of the genetic material
4 To learn genetic code and DNA sequencing methods
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
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
*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
PY1 4 4 4 4
PY2 4 4 4 4
PY3 5 5 5 5
PY4 4 4 4 4
PY5 2 2 2 2
PY6 2 2 2 2
PY7 3 3 3 3
PY8 4 4 4 4
PY9 2 2 2 2
PY10 4 4 4 4
PY11 2 2 2 2
PY12 4 4 4 4
PY13 3 3 3 3
PY14 2 2 2 2
PY15 2 2 2 2
PY16 4 4 4 4
PY17 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Hücrenin Moleküler Biyolojisi, (çeviri editörleri: N.Buyru, N.Dalay, M.Özgüç, M.Öztürk, M.Sakızlı), Tuba yayınları, 1463 sayfa, 2008
  • Moleküler Biyoloji, Prof.Dr. Zafer Bahçeci, Göktuğ yayıncılık, 323 sayfa, 2007
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 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