Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Molecular Biology BTZ309 Turkish Compulsory 5. Semester 2 + 1 3.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Oral Presentation / Visual Presentation
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Ersin DEMİR
Instructor(s)
Goals Cell structure and organisation, structure and functions of proteins, Proteomics, nucleic acid structure and function, Genomics, recombinant DNA technology and applications, DNA isolation, polymerase chain reaction, electrophoresis and Blotting provide information about topics such as.
Course Content Cell structure and organization Cell structure and organization Cell structure and organization Structure and functions of proteins, Proteomics Protein analysis techniques Structure and function of nucleic acids Recombinant DNA Technology and applications DNA Replication, Transcription, Translation Nucleic acid isolation Nucleic acid isolation and biochemical calculations Gene mutations and DNA repair Regulation of Gene expression in Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and its types Electrophoresis and Blotting Techniques
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 To have information about the structure and organization of cells
2 To have knowledge about proteomics and genomics
3 To have knowledge about the techniques used in molecular biology
4 To understand the structure and function of proteins
5 To have knowledge about recombinant DNA technology and its applications
6 To comprehend the structure and function of nucleic acids
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Cell structure and organization
2. Week Cell structure and organization
3. Week Cell structure and organization
4. Week Structure and functions of proteins, Proteomics
5. Week Protein analysis techniques
6. Week Structure and function of nucleic acids
7. Week Recombinant DNA Technology and applications
8. Week DNA Replication, Transcription, Translation
9. Week Nucleic acid isolation
10. Week Nucleic acid isolation and biochemical calculations
11. Week Gene mutations and DNA repair
12. Week Regulation of Gene expression in Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes
13. Week Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and its types
14. Week Electrophoresis and Blotting Techniques
*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 .Applies knowledge of natural sciences and mathematics to the development of various processes within the field.
2 Acts in accordance with ethical and deontological principles in decision-making and implementation processes.
3 Utilizes scientific and technological developments in field-related applications.
4 Solves engineering problems within the field through an analytical approach by integrating fundamental engineering knowledge with technical tools.
5 Designs all technical systems, system components, and production processes related to the field.
6 Implements crop and livestock production processes in accordance with scientific and technical principles.
7 Utilizes data-driven core technologies within the agricultural sector in production processes.
8 Applies sustainability principles and approaches to agricultural processes.
9 Utilizes managerial and institutional knowledge for agriculture, taking into account global and local developments.
10 Integrates fundamental scientific knowledge in the fields of genetics, molecular biology, microbiology, and biochemistry into agricultural biotechnology processes through a critical approach.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6
PY1 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY3 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY5 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY6 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY7 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY8 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY9 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY10 4 4 4 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Notes and presentations of the course teacher.
  • Alberts B., Johnson A., Lewis J., Raff M., Roberts K., Walter P (2005) Molecular Biology of the Cell. Garland Science Publishing. New York.
  • Temizkan, G., Arda, N. (2008) Moleküler Biyolojide Kullanılan Yöntemler.
  • G. M. Cooper, The Cell: A Molecular Approach.
  • Lodish ve ark. (2003) Molecular Cell Biology. Freeman and Company, New York
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 40 40
Quiz 1 1 10 10
Quiz 2 1 10 10
Final 1 40 40
Practice 1 2 2
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0