Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Molecular Markers BIO634 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 8.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. MERAL KEKEÇOĞLU
Instructor(s)
Goals To comprehend principles of classification and genotyping using polymorphic characteristics of living organisms
Course Content The importance and history of markers, Basic concepts and terminology in genotyping, Morphological and biochemical markers, Introduction to genetic markers, RFLP markers, RAPD markers, VNTR markers, SSR and ISSR markers, AFLP markers,SNP markers, Microarray technology, Data analysis in genotyping, Applications of molecular markers
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Learn the classical and modern methods used in human genetics
2 Comprehend the application of these methods
3 Understand how classification and genotyping is performed using polymorphic markers
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week The importance and history of markers
2. Week Basic concepts and terminology in genotyping
3. Week Morphological and biochemical markers
4. Week Introduction to genetic markers
5. Week RFLP markers
6. Week RAPD markers
7. Week VNTR markers
8. Week SSR and ISSR markers
9. Week Mid-term
10. Week AFLP markers
11. Week SSCP and STS markers
12. Week SNP markers
13. Week Microarray technology
14. Week Data analysis in genotyping
15. Week Applications of molecular markers
*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
PY1 5 5 5
PY2 5 5 5
PY3 5 5 5
PY4 4 4 4
PY5 5 5 5
PY6 4 4 4
PY7 4 4 4
PY8 5 5 5
PY9 4 4 4
PY10 4 4 4
PY11 4 4 4
PY12 4 4 4
PY13 4 4 4
PY14 2 2 2
PY15 2 2 2
PY16 4 4 4
PY17 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Mapping with Molecular Markers, Griffiths AJF, Miller JH, Suzuki DT, W. H. Freeman and Company, USA, 2000.
  • Molecular Marker Systems in Plant Breeding and Crop Improvement, Lorz H, Wenzel G, Springer, USA, 2004.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 4 56
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 1 10 10
Research 1 18 18
Interview 14 4 56
Other Activities 1 8 8
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 14 1 14
Homework 1 14 1 14
Final 1 14 14
Classroom Activities 14 1 14
Total Workload 204
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 8.0