Medical Biology and Genetics (DR)
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: TGY6104
Course Name: Molecular Basis of Diseases
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
6
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory Courses
Course Level:
PhD TR-NQF-HE:8. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Third Cycle EQF-LLL:8. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üy. YEMLİHA YILDIZ
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Yemliha Yıldız
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course for each student; To have knowledge about the molecular mechanisms underlying diseases
Course Content: In this course, students acquire basic knowledge about the molecular pathogenesis of diseases.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) List the general molecular mechanisms that cause diseases.
2) Discusses the hereditary mechanisms that cause diseases.
3) Explain the pathophysiology of hereditary diseases.
4) Lists the general molecular mechanisms that cause cancer.
5) List the genetic mechanisms that cause cancer.
6) Explain the epigenetic mechanisms that cause cancer.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) General mechanisms of diseases MOLECULAR BİOLOGY OF THE CELL 6E, BRUCE ALBERTS
2) Molecular mechanisms of disases-I ROBBİNS BASİC PATHOLOGY (ROBBİNS PATHOLOGY), VİNAY KUMAR MBBS MD FRCPATH, ABUL K. ABBAS MBBS, JON C. ASTER MD PHD
3) Molecular mechanisms of disases-II - ROBBİNS BASİC PATHOLOGY (ROBBİNS PATHOLOGY), VİNAY KUMAR MBBS MD FRCPATH, ABUL K. ABBAS MBBS, JON C. ASTER MD PHD
4) Immunity, inflammation, shock and sepsis ROBBİNS BASİC PATHOLOGY (ROBBİNS PATHOLOGY), VİNAY KUMAR MBBS MD FRCPATH, ABUL K. ABBAS MBBS, JON C. ASTER MD PH
5) Student presentation
6) Student presentation
7) Student presentation
8) Student presentation
9) Student presentation
10) Student presentation
11) Cancer THE BIOLOGY OF CANCER, ROBERT A. WEINBERG
12) Molecular basis of cancer THE BIOLOGY OF CANCER, ROBERT A. WEINBERG
13) Epigenetic basis of cancer THE BIOLOGY OF CANCER, ROBERT A. WEINBERG
14) Genetic basis of cancer THE BIOLOGY OF CANCER, ROBERT A. WEINBERG

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Dersle İlgili hazırlanan sunumlar, ilgili konuya ilişkin önemli ve güncel makaleler
References: - MOLECULAR BİOLOGY OF THE CELL 6E, BRUCE ALBERTS ALEXANDER JOHNSON JULİAN LEWİS, MARTİN RAFF, KEITH ROBERTS AND PETER WALTER
- THE BIOLOGY OF CANCER, ROBERT A. WEINBERG
- HARRİSON'S PRİNCİPLES OF INTERNAL MEDİCİNE, DENNİS L. KASPER ANTHONY S. FAUCİ STEPHEN L. HAUSER DAN L. LONGO J. LARRY JAMESON, JOSEPH LOSCALZO
- ROBBİNS BASİC PATHOLOGY (ROBBİNS PATHOLOGY), VİNAY KUMAR MBBS MD FRCPATH, ABUL K. ABBAS MBBS, JON C. ASTER MD PHD

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Follows the current literature in the field of Medical Biology and Genetics, collects information, analyzes and synthesizes it with appropriate evaluation methods and guides clinical practices.
2) Uses appropriate methods and technological structures for scientific research, establishes the appropriate hypothesis, and determines research methods.
3) Interprets the results obtained as a result of scientific research, transfers and develops the evidence-based knowledge obtained into applications, presents its results at national and international scientific meetings and publishes them in peer-reviewed journals.
4) Realizes the principles of lifelong learning by observing professional autonomy within the ethical, deontological and legal framework in Medical Biology and Genetics applications and scientific studies.
5) Provides interdisciplinary collaboration in academic and clinical environments and has knowledge and skills in problem solving and management.
6) Uses the information obtained from scientific research and literature for the benefit of society and ensures the shaping of health policies necessary to improve public health and takes part in these policies.
7) Trains biologists who combine clinical experience and academic knowledge, produce, plan and implement creative solutions in the field of medical biology and have qualified knowledge and skills.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Follows the current literature in the field of Medical Biology and Genetics, collects information, analyzes and synthesizes it with appropriate evaluation methods and guides clinical practices. 2
2) Uses appropriate methods and technological structures for scientific research, establishes the appropriate hypothesis, and determines research methods.
3) Interprets the results obtained as a result of scientific research, transfers and develops the evidence-based knowledge obtained into applications, presents its results at national and international scientific meetings and publishes them in peer-reviewed journals.
4) Realizes the principles of lifelong learning by observing professional autonomy within the ethical, deontological and legal framework in Medical Biology and Genetics applications and scientific studies.
5) Provides interdisciplinary collaboration in academic and clinical environments and has knowledge and skills in problem solving and management.
6) Uses the information obtained from scientific research and literature for the benefit of society and ensures the shaping of health policies necessary to improve public health and takes part in these policies.
7) Trains biologists who combine clinical experience and academic knowledge, produce, plan and implement creative solutions in the field of medical biology and have qualified knowledge and skills. 1

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Presentation 1 % 40
Final Pratik 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 100
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK %
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 56
Study Hours Out of Class 10 50
Presentations / Seminar 7 30
Homework Assignments 5 5
Final 2 11
Total Workload 152