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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:

MBG305

Course Name:

Molecular Biology of the Cell

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):

Dr. Öğr. Üy. ÖYKÜ GÖNÜL GEYİK

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The course aims to give the knowledge about the basic structure and organization of the cell as well as how biological events occur in a cell at the molecular level.
Course Content:	Cell chemistry and bioenergetics, protein sorting and transport, intracellular vesicular traffic, principles of cell communication, intercellular connections and extracellular matrix, DNA repair mechanisms, senescence, cell death, cancer, immunity.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Explain the membrane chemistry and regulation in cell communication
2) Discuss intracellular functioning
3) Explain the relationships between cells and their environment
4) Recognize the importance of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary studies
5) Follow current developments and research in the field of molecular biology, reach and interpret the knowledge

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Meet & Greet: Overview of the syllabus
2)	Molecules of life
3)	Intracellular compartments and vesicular traffic
4)	Cell attachments and extracellular matrix
5)	Cell cycle and checkpoints
6)	Cell signaling-1
7)	Cell signaling-2
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	DNA damage and repair mechanisms
10)	Cell Death-1
11)	Cell death-2
12)	Cancer-1
13)	Cancer-2
14)	A general overview
15)	Final

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Molecular biology of the cell (Alberts et al., 6th edition) The Cell: A molecular approach (Cooper and Hausman, 7th Edition) Biology (Campbell, 11th edition)
References:	Course notes

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) 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
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.	2
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
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	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Course Hours	13	0	3		39
Study Hours Out of Class	13	0	3		39
Midterms	1	0	20		20
Final	1	0	20		20
Total Workload					118