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: TGY6008
Course Name: Non-coding Regions in the Genome
Semester: Fall
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: Prof. Dr. VEYSEL SABRİ HANÇER
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. Veysel Sabri Hançer
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of the course is to teach the functions of non-coding DNA regions.
Course Content: The students will be taught basic information about DNA regions that do not have code.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Students will be able to understand the concepts and theories provided by the course; demonstrate the ability to use the knowledge and concepts that allow the discipline to apply the logic. In particular, they will learn about the functions of non-coding DNA regions.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Satellite DNA
2) Telomere
3) Intron
4) Methylation regions
5) ncRNA
6) miRNA
7) siRNA
8) Midterm Exam
9) lncRNA
10) Gene regulatory bodies
11) Sequences that amplify, suppress or silence gene expression, transcription factor binding sites
12) Repeated sequences (micro satellites, distributed repeats)
13) Transposons, LINE, SINE, LTR sequences
14) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Öğretim üyesi tarafından hazırlanan öğretim materyali (örneğin slaytlar, Ders Notları, alıştırmalar gibi) ve öğretim üyesinden özel iletişim, sosyal medya platformunun içinde bulunan diğer destekleyici verilere ulaşabilirler.
References: Students will be able to access instructional material (e.g. slides, class notes, exercises) prepared by the instructor and other supporting data on the social media platform by special communication from the instructor.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

1

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. 1
2) Uses appropriate methods and technological structures for scientific research, establishes the appropriate hypothesis, and determines research methods. 1
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. 1
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. 1
5) Provides interdisciplinary collaboration in academic and clinical environments and has knowledge and skills in problem solving and management. 1
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. 1
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

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
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 Workload
Course Hours 16 32
Study Hours Out of Class 16 160
Midterms 1 2
Final 1 2
Total Workload 196