Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences · Molecular Biology and Genetics (English 30%) · Undergraduate
ECTS: 5 T+P+L: 3+0+0 Departmental Elective
Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Zeynep AYDIN SİNİRLİOĞLU
Instructors: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Mehtap AYDIN
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to provide students with information about molecular methods that have emerged in recent years.
Course Content
This course includes the latest research and developments in the field of molecular biology
Explanations
• A midterm, a final exam, and an assignment will be administered. • A presentation on the assigned topic for the assignment and a report on the researched topic will be required. • Absence exam regulations will be implemented within the framework of the rules set by the Dean's Office. • The final exams will cover all topics, but will primarily focus on topics related to the post-midterm exam. • All exams will be administered as standard exams and will include review questions.
Rules
All students are required to attend 70% of the course.
Course Learning Outcomes
- The student learns about current molecular biology techniques.
- The student discusses current molecular biology topics.
- The student researches current molecular biology techniques
- The student discusses Nobel Prize publications in Chemistry and Physiology/Medicine.
Core Area Distribution
(42) Life Sciences%30 (44) Physical Sciences%10 (52) Engineering and Engineering Trades%10 (72) Health%50
Teaching Methods
ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussionSelf studyProject Based Learning (Including Field Work)
Assessment & Evaluation
HomeworkPerformance Assignment ( Lab / Workshop / Field Work / Seminar / Presentation / Completion Study / ThesisTesting (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Midterm | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 2 | 13 | 26 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to current issues in molecular biology | Course materials will be shared |
| 2 | Gene editing technology | Course materials will be shared |
| 3 | noncodig RNA's | Course materials will be shared |
| 4 | Cancer and immunotherapy | Course materials will be shared |
| 5 | Stem cell and regerenative medicine | Course materials will be shared |
| 6 | Epigenetics | Course materials will be shared |
| 7 | Aging | Course materials will be shared |
| 8 | Midterm | Midterm |
| 9 | Nobel prize reviews-I | Course materials will be shared |
| 10 | Student presentations I | Student presentations I |
| 11 | Student presentations II | Student presentations II |
| 12 | Student presentations III | Student presentations III |
| 13 | Student presentations IV | Student presentations IV |
| 14 | Student presentations V | Student presentations V |
| 15 | Student presentations VI | Student presentations VI |
| 16 | Final | Final |