Medical Biology and Genetics (DR)
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: TGY6113
Course Name: Advanced Cell Biology and the Genome
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
6
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory Courses
Course Level:
PhD TR-NQF-HE:8. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Third Cycle EQF-LLL:8. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üy. SÜREYYA BOZKURT
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Süreyya Bozkurt
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course for each student is; It is to learn the structure and functions of the genome.
Course Content: As a result of the genome and molecular structure course, students gain knowledge about the structure and functions of the genome after receiving basic information about the cell.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Learns cell structure and organelles.
2) Learns the genome structure and parts.
3) Learns the structure of DNA and RNA.
4) Learns the nuclear structure, organization and chromosomes.
5) Learns mitosis and meiosis.
6) Learns the cell cycle and its control.
7) Learns transcription and control.
8) Learns the features of the genetic code and translation.
9) Learns the control mechanisms of gene expression.
10) Learns cell death.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
2) Nuclear structure. Transport of substances between the nucleus and cytoplasm.
3) DNA Replication
4) Chromosome structure and function
5) Cell Organelles-I
6) Cell Organelles-II
7) Cytoskeleton
8) Cell-cell connections and Adhesion molecules
9) Mitosis-Meiosis
10) Cell Cycle
11) Transcription
12) Genetic Code-Translation
13) Intracellular membrane traffic
14) Cell Death

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Watson JD, Baker TA,Bell SB, Gann A,Lavine M, Losick
R. Molecular Biology of the Gene.
Alberts B, Johnson A, Lewis J, Morgan D, Raf M, Roberts K, Walter P. Molecular Biology of the Cell.
References: Watson JD, Baker TA,Bell SB, Gann A,Lavine M, Losick
R. Molecular Biology of the Gene.
Alberts B, Johnson A, Lewis J, Morgan D, Raf M, Roberts K, Walter P. Molecular Biology of the Cell.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes
1) Follows the current literature in the field of Medical Biology and Genetics, collects information, analyzes and synthesizes it with appropriate evaluation methods and guides clinical practices.
2) Uses appropriate methods and technological structures for scientific research, establishes the appropriate hypothesis, and determines research methods.
3) Interprets the results obtained as a result of scientific research, transfers and develops the evidence-based knowledge obtained into applications, presents its results at national and international scientific meetings and publishes them in peer-reviewed journals.
4) Realizes the principles of lifelong learning by observing professional autonomy within the ethical, deontological and legal framework in Medical Biology and Genetics applications and scientific studies.
5) Provides interdisciplinary collaboration in academic and clinical environments and has knowledge and skills in problem solving and management.
6) Uses the information obtained from scientific research and literature for the benefit of society and ensures the shaping of health policies necessary to improve public health and takes part in these policies.
7) Trains biologists who combine clinical experience and academic knowledge, produce, plan and implement creative solutions in the field of medical biology and have qualified knowledge and skills.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Follows the current literature in the field of Medical Biology and Genetics, collects information, analyzes and synthesizes it with appropriate evaluation methods and guides clinical practices. 2
2) Uses appropriate methods and technological structures for scientific research, establishes the appropriate hypothesis, and determines research methods.
3) Interprets the results obtained as a result of scientific research, transfers and develops the evidence-based knowledge obtained into applications, presents its results at national and international scientific meetings and publishes them in peer-reviewed journals.
4) Realizes the principles of lifelong learning by observing professional autonomy within the ethical, deontological and legal framework in Medical Biology and Genetics applications and scientific studies.
5) Provides interdisciplinary collaboration in academic and clinical environments and has knowledge and skills in problem solving and management.
6) Uses the information obtained from scientific research and literature for the benefit of society and ensures the shaping of health policies necessary to improve public health and takes part in these policies.
7) Trains biologists who combine clinical experience and academic knowledge, produce, plan and implement creative solutions in the field of medical biology and have qualified knowledge and skills. 1

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 28
Study Hours Out of Class 14 98
Midterms 1 4
Final 2 8
Total Workload 138