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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:

MBG110

Course Name:

Basic Genetics

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory Courses

Course Level:

Bachelor

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

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Araş. Gör. KAAN ADACAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Assoc. Prof. Elif Aylin Özüdoğru, Research Assistant Ahmet Bekir İlgar

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The objective of this course is to understand the basic genetics mechanisms.
Course Content:	Basic genetics concepts, Mendelian genetics, Non-Mendelian inheritance, Quantitative inheritance, Mutation.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Understand genetic terminology and concepts and use them.
2) Understand genetic mechanisms by developing their problem-solving skills.
3) Understand how to apply the principles formulated by Mendel and the extension of Mendelian inheritance, such as multiple alleles, lethal alleles, gene interactions and sexual transition.
4) Are able to explain the number, structure and behaviour of chromosomes in the cell, as well as changes in chromosome number and structure, causes and effects.
5) Understand the link between recombinant frequencies and gene maps.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Basic Genetics
2)	Genetic Material: DNA and RNA
3)	Gene and Genome
4)	Chromatin Compaction
5)	Cell Division and Cell Cycle
6)	Cell Cycle Control System
7)	Mendelian Genetics
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	Mendel's Law of Inheritance
10)	Non-Mendelian Genetics - 1
11)	Non-Mendelian Genetics - 2
12)	Genetic Linkage & Extracellular Inheritance
13)	Sex Determination
14)	Mutation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Hartl DL. and Jones EW. Genetics, Analysis of Genes and Genomes, 6th edition, 2005 ISBN 0763715115
References:	Schaum’s Outlines Genetics Fourth or Fifth Edition by Susan Elrod and William Stansfield. ISBN 0071362061

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
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.	2	3	3	3	3
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.	2
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
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.	2
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
Quizzes	4	% 20
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
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	13	0	2		26
Laboratory	13	0	2		26
Study Hours Out of Class	13	0	2		26
Quizzes	4	0	1		4
Midterms	1	0	20		20
Final	1	0	20		20
Total Workload					122