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: TGY6001
Course Name: Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics Techniques and Application Areas
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
8
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Departmental Elective
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. SÜREYYA BOZKURT
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Süreyya Bozkurt
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to provide information about cancer cytogenetics and its clinical relevance.
Course Content: The aim of this course is to provide information about cancer cytogenetics and its clinical relevance.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Uzmanlık düzeyindeki bilgisini değerlendirebilme
2) Understanding interdisciplinary interaction
3) Being aware of new issues
4) Ability to research current and high-level knowledge in the field
5) To deepen and develop one's knowledge in the field of the relevant program
6) Transferring current developments in written, oral and visual fields
7) Ability to work independently and take responsibility
8) Learning the effects of genetic mechanisms disrupted in cancer on cancer formation and development
9) Understanding the clinical uses of genetic data in cancer

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Cytogenetics
2) Molecular cytogenetic methods-FISH
3) Chromosomal Disorganization
4) Numerical Chromosome Anomalies and Cancer
5) Structural Chromosome Anomalies and Cancer
6) Karyotype writing rules
7) Applications of cancer genetics in the clinic I- Applications of cytogenetic data in the clinic
8) Clinical applications of cancer genetics II- Clinical applications of cytogenetic data
9) Molecular Genetic Methods -I
10) Molecular Genetic Methods -II
11) Molecular Genetic Methods Application Areas-I
12) Molecular Genetic Methods Application Areas-II
13) Article reading and discussion lesson
14) Article reading and discussion lesson

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Watson JD, Baker TA,Bell SB, Gann A,Lavine M, Losick
R. Molecular Biology of the Gene.
Alberts B, Johnson A, Lewis J, Morgan D, Raf M, Roberts K, Walter P. Molecular Biology of the Cell.
References: Watson JD, Baker TA,Bell SB, Gann A,Lavine M, Losick
R. Molecular Biology of the Gene.
Alberts B, Johnson A, Lewis J, Morgan D, Raf M, Roberts K, Walter P. Molecular Biology of the Cell.

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
Homework Assignments 1 % 40
Presentation 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 28
Study Hours Out of Class 14 98
Homework Assignments 6 60
Final 2 4
Total Workload 190