UNI353 Medical Biology SeminarsIstinye UniversityDegree Programs Molecular Biology and Genetics (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Molecular Biology and Genetics (English)

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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: UNI353
Course Name: Medical Biology Seminars
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
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. SÜREYYA BOZKURT
Course Lecturer(s): Asst. Prof. Süreyya Bozkurt
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is for each student; to have information about the topics of medical biology.
Course Content: At the end of the course, students will have information about seminar’s subjects such as cancer, singal transduction of the cancers, personallized therap.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Have information about cancer.
2) Learn signal pathways involved in cancer
3) Have information about personalized treatment.
4) Have knowledge about cancer epigenetics.
5) Have knowledge about exosomes.
6) Have knowledge about Personalized therapy.
7) Have knowledge about Signal Transduction in cancer.
8) Microbiata
9) Neuroepigenetic
10) Immune System

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Overview of Genom Structure
2) General structure and function of the chromosomes
3) Cancer
4) Cancer Genetic I- Numerical Chromosomal Abnormalities
5) Cancer Genetic II- Structural Chromosomal Abnormalities
6) Epigenetic and cancer epigenetic
7) Exsosomes in cancer
8) Signal Transduction in cancer-I
9) Signal Transduction in cancer-II
10) Personalized therapy
11) Neuroepigenetic
12) Microbiota
13) Immune System

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Molecular Biology of the Cell
References: Molecular Biology of the Cell

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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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
Course Hours 2 0 14 16 60
Study Hours Out of Class 1 4 4 10 18
Presentations / Seminar 1 4 4 10 18
Homework Assignments 1 5 4 10 19
Total Workload 115