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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:

MBG203

Course Name:

Cell Biology

Semester:

Fall

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):

Assist. Prof. Süreyya Bozkurt, Assist. Prof. Ali Tuğrul Akın, Research Assistant Kaan Adacan

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course; It is the study of the basic structure and functions of the cell in its most basic form. In particular, examining the basic functional and structural components of the eukaryotic cell, and understanding the basic functions of each component can be considered as the most important objectives of this course. Knowing and examining the details of the biological processes that affect the basic function and structure of the cell can be counted among the other important objectives of this course. Also, this course aims to convey the relationship between structural and functional differences at the cellular level and diseases.

Course Content:

The focus of Cell Biology is the study of the structure and function of the cell. In this course we will focus on Eukaryotic cell biology and will cover topics such as membrane structure and composition, transport, and trafficking; the cytoskeleton and cell movement; the breakdown of macromolecules and generation of energy; and the integration of cells into tissues. We will also cover important cellular processes such as cell cycle regulation, signal transduction, apoptosis (programmed cell death), and cancer cell biology. Throughout the semester we will attempt to relate defects in these various cellular processes to human diseases to help gain a better understanding for what happens when cells don’t work as they should.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Able to describe the fundamental principles cellular biology.
2) Has a deeper understanding of cell structure and how it relates to cell functions.
3) Know how cells grow, divide, and die and how these important processes are regulated.
4) Understand the cell signaling and its importance on regulating cell's function.
5) Able to apply these principals to current biological questions of today.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Basic Structure of the Cell, Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes
2)	Chemical Structure of the Cell
3)	Membrane structure
4)	Transport Across Cell Membranes
5)	Structural and Functional Properties of Organelles 1
6)	Structural and Functional Properties of Organelles 2
7)	Structural and Functional Properties of Organelles 3
8)	Midterm week
9)	Cytoskeleton and cellular movement
10)	Cell cycle and division
11)	Cell Signaling
12)	Cell Communities, Tissues and Stem Cells
13)	Visualizing and Analyzing Cells
14)	Review of general concepts
15)	Final

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Yoktur
References:	Yoktur

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.	3	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.
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.	2
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
Laboratory	13	% 10
Midterms	1	% 40
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	3		39
Laboratory	13	0	2		26
Study Hours Out of Class	13	0	3		39
Midterms	1	0	15		15
Final	1	0	20		20
Total Workload					139