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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

UNI352

Course Name:

Principles and Applications of Analytical Research Methods

Semester:

Spring
Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. ESMA NUR OKATAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr. Öğr. Ü. Esma Nur Okatan

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The main purpose of the course is to enable students to adapt more easily to evidence-based medicine practices and to better understand the current scientific data published in their fields. In addition, encouraging students to participate in scientific research projects is one of the aims of this course.
Course Content:	Introduction to research methodology Immunological techniques Microscopy and application areas Bioluminescence and application areas Electrophysiological recording methods Radioactive isotopes and applications Spectroscopy and application areas In vivo experimental disease models In vitro experimental disease models Cellular Signaling

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To have basic knowledge of basic medical science research methods
2) To be able to understand the main ideas of scientific research articles
3) Reinforcement of basic knowledge learned in comittee lectures with clinical and research examples

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to research metodology
2)	Immunological techniques-I
3)	Immunological techniques-II
4)	Microscopy and its applications-I
5)	Microscopy and its applications-II
6)	Bioluminescence and its applications
7)	Electrophysiological Recording Techniques-I
8)	Electrophysiological Recording Techniques-II
9)	Discussion of the assignments
10)	Radioactive isotopes and its applications
11)	Specktroscopy and its applications-I
12)	In vivo experimental disease models
13)	In vitro experimental disease models
14)	Cell Signaling

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Helmut Giinzler and Alex Williams Handbook of Analytical Techniques 2002 Wiley, Roitt’s Essential Immunology, Thirteenth Edition. Peter J. Delves, Seamus J. Martin,Dennis R. Burton, and Ivan M. Roitt. © 2017 John Wiley & Sons Ltd. Published 2017 by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.Companion https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
References:	Helmut Giinzler and Alex Williams Handbook of Analytical Techniques 2002 Wiley, Roitt’s Essential Immunology, Thirteenth Edition. Peter J. Delves, Seamus J. Martin,Dennis R. Burton, and Ivan M. Roitt. © 2017 John Wiley & Sons Ltd. Published 2017 by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.Companion https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) Has a theoretical and practical background in biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics, which constitute the basic knowledge in the field of molecular biology and genetics.
2) Can explain biological phenomena and events at molecular level and relate them to other basic sciences and engineering applications.
3) Has the basic laboratory knowledge and skills required by the field.
4) Works in accordance with scientific principles and ethical rules.
5) Uses procedural and mathematical software programs required for the analysis and basic evaluation of biological data at least at the European Computer License Basic Level.
6) Has the knowledge, culture and skills to follow the literature and current methods related to his field.
7) Will be able to identify the main problem in line with the needs in health, agriculture, animal husbandry, environment, industry and similar issues and offer the necessary solutions by using up-to-date technology.
8) Has the knowledge and ability to evaluate biological phenomena and events at the level of systems from an evolutionary point of view.
9) Has the ability to be involved in individual and group work, to prepare and carry out projects on specific topics, and to make written and oral presentations.
10) Uses at least one foreign language in reading, writing and speaking at B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria.
11) Has the ability to identify social and global problems using his / her field knowledge and to be a part of the solution in interdisciplinary cooperation.
12) Respects social, cultural and individual differences, universal values and human rights in his / her scientific and professional activities.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Has a theoretical and practical background in biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics, which constitute the basic knowledge in the field of molecular biology and genetics.
2)	Can explain biological phenomena and events at molecular level and relate them to other basic sciences and engineering applications.
3)	Has the basic laboratory knowledge and skills required by the field.
4)	Works in accordance with scientific principles and ethical rules.
5)	Uses procedural and mathematical software programs required for the analysis and basic evaluation of biological data at least at the European Computer License Basic Level.
6)	Has the knowledge, culture and skills to follow the literature and current methods related to his field.
7)	Will be able to identify the main problem in line with the needs in health, agriculture, animal husbandry, environment, industry and similar issues and offer the necessary solutions by using up-to-date technology.
8)	Has the knowledge and ability to evaluate biological phenomena and events at the level of systems from an evolutionary point of view.
9)	Has the ability to be involved in individual and group work, to prepare and carry out projects on specific topics, and to make written and oral presentations.
10)	Uses at least one foreign language in reading, writing and speaking at B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria.
11)	Has the ability to identify social and global problems using his / her field knowledge and to be a part of the solution in interdisciplinary cooperation.
12)	Respects social, cultural and individual differences, universal values and human rights in his / her scientific and professional activities.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	2	% 100
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		%
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Homework Assignments	2	60			120
Total Workload					120