Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences · Molecular Biology and Genetics (English 30%) · Undergraduate
Course Objective
To explain the students the fundamental biology concepts.
To provide the basis for the original courses that will be given in the coming years
To help students apply the theoretical knowledge they learned in courses in a laboratory environment.
Course Content
This course includes all the basic biological concepts, living organism and basic cell, cell biology, cell structure and function, energy metabolism, animal and plant organ systems, DNA structure, chromosomes and cell nucleus. Laboratory safety, microscopical and microbiological techniques and observing microorganisms are the subjects that will be covered in practical laboratory course.
Required Resources
Campell Biology, Lisa A. Urry, Jane B. Reece, Peter V. Minorsky, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman.
Rules
All students are required to attend 70% of the theoretical course and 80% of the laboratory.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Will be able to learn basic biological concepts
- Those who can have knowledge about the cell cycle
- Those who can have information about energy metabolism
- Will be able to learn animal and plant organ systems
- Those who can have information about DNA structure and chromosomes
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterm | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Quiz | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Assignment | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Practice | 12 | 4 | 48 |
| Final | 1 | 20 | 20 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the course | Textbook |
| 2 | A tour of the Cell | Textbook |
| 3 | Cell Membrane Structure and Function | Textbook |
| 4 | An introduction to Metabolism | Textbook |
| 5 | Cellular Respiration and Fermentation | Text Book |
| 6 | Photosynthesis | Textbook |
| 7 | Cell Communication | Textbook |
| 8 | Midterm | Midterm |
| 9 | The Cell Cycle | Textbook |
| 10 | Prokaryotic life | Textbook |
| 11 | Plant Form and Function | Textbook |
| 12 | Animal Form and Function | Textbook |
| 13 | Genetics | Textbook |
| 14 | DNA Tools and Biotechnology | Textbook |
| 15 | Final | Final |
| 16 | Final | Final |