Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Molecular Biology of the Cell BIO622 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 8.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Gülgün ÇAKMAK ARSLAN
Instructor(s)
Goals The purpose of this lecture is to get knowledge about the structure and general properties of the cell, transportation of materials through cell membrane, the basic genetic mechanisms in the cell, RNA and protein synthesis, DNA replication, recombinant DNA technology, the cell nucleus and its properties, control of gene expression.
Course Content The structure and general properties of the cell, The organnels of the cell and their structures and functions, Transportation of materials through cell membrane, Functional systems in the cell, movement of the cells, Chromosomes found in nucleus of the cell and their conjugation, Types of RNA and their functions, the transfer of the codes of DNA to RNA, Gene expression, the control of gene expression, Protien synthesis, Mitosis and meiosis, The control of cell growth and proliferation, Signal transduction pathways in cells, cell differentiation, Apoptosis and necrosis, Cancer
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 To get knowledge about the structure and general properties of the cell.
2 To understand the ways of the transportation of materials through cell membrane.
3 To learn the basic genetic mechanisms in the cell. To get knowledge about the synthesis of RNA and proteins, DNA replication and the control of gene expression.
4 To learn the signal transduction pathways inside cells.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week The structure and general properties of the cell
2. Week The organnels of the cell and their structures and functions
3. Week Transportation of materials through cell membrane
4. Week Functional systems in the cell, movement of the cells
5. Week Chromosomes found in nucleus of the cell and their conjugation
6. Week Types of RNA and their functions, the transfer of the codes of DNA to RNA
7. Week Gene expression, the control of gene expression
8. Week Mid-term exam
9. Week Protien synthesis
10. Week Mitosis and meiosis
11. Week The control of cell growth and proliferation
12. Week Signal transduction pathways in cells, cell differentiation
13. Week Apoptosis and necrosis
14. Week Cancer
*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 3 3 3 3
PY2 3 3 3 3
PY3 2 2 2 2
PY4 4 4 4 4
PY5 4 4 4 4
PY6 3 3 3 3
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 3 3 3 3
PY13 3 3 3 3
PY14 1 1 1 1
PY15 2 2 2 2
PY16 3 3 3 3
PY17 3 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Tıbbi Fizyoloji (Guyton & Hall), 2010.
  • Hücrenin Moleküler Biyolojisi, Alberts, Roberts, Lewis, Raff, Tüba Yayınları
  • Lodish&Baltimore et al (eds.), Hücrenin Moleküler Biyolojisi, 2004.
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 56 56
Homework 2 1 56 56
Final 1 2 2
Practice End-Of-Term 1 46 46
Classroom Activities 14 3 42
Total Workload 204
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 8.0