Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESSENTIALS of MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY | - | Spring Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 6 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | Second Cycle (Master's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Süleyman YILDIRIM |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Süleyman YILDIRIM |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | To introduce the student to the filed of bacterial genetics, recombinant technology, and bacterial genomics, Molecular aspects of bacterial cell structure and function, |
| Course Content | This course contains; Overview of bacterial cell structure and function, genome organization and replication,Genome evolution in bacteria, horizontal gene transfer, mobile genetic elements ,Bacterial cell division and growth,Metabolic pathways in bacteria and bacterial responses to environmental changes,Bacterial Signaling and Quorum Sensing,Cloning and genetic engineering in bacteria,Site-directed mutagenesis and gene knockout techniques. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Understands the fundamental components of bacterial cells and analyzes the functions of different cellular structures in bacteria. 2. Examines the structure and organization of bacterial genomes. 3. Explores the mechanisms of genome evolution in bacterial populations. 4. Understands the role of mobile genetic elements in bacterial evolution. 5. Examines key metabolic pathways in bacteria and understand the regulation of bacterial metabolism. 6. Analyzes how bacteria respond at the molecular level to environmental changes. 7. Demonstrates skills in cloning techniques for manipulating bacterial DNA. | 10, 16, 9 | A, D, E, F, G |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, D: Oral Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task, G: Quiz |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Overview of bacterial cell structure and function, genome organization and replication | |
| 2 | Genome evolution in bacteria, horizontal gene transfer, mobile genetic elements | |
| 3 | Bacterial cell division and growth | |
| 4 | Metabolic pathways in bacteria and bacterial responses to environmental changes | |
| 5 | Bacterial Signaling and Quorum Sensing | |
| 6 | Cloning and genetic engineering in bacteria | |
| 7 | Site-directed mutagenesis and gene knockout techniques |
| Resources |
| 1. Snyder and Champness Molecular Genetics of Bacteria (ASM Books) 5th Edition, 2. Published articles |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | They develop a skill to access scientific information extensively by doing research on Molecular Medicine and Biotechnology and other related fields and to be able to evaluate, interpret and implement the obtained information | X | |||||
| 2 | They develop a skill to integrate and interpret information on various disciplines concerning practical fields of Molecular Medicine and Biotechnology. | X | |||||
| 3 | They are able to recognize the problems related to Molecular Medicine and Biotechnology field, develop methods for solving those problems, and they can implement the obtained information. | X | |||||
| 4 | They know the fundamental biostatistics approaches and methods. They are able to interpret scientific experimental data statistically. | X | |||||
| 5 | They develop a skill to be aware of new and developing applications in the fields of Molecular Medicine and Biotechnology and use and teach them efficiently when necessary. | X | |||||
| 6 | They are able to access available scientific information on the literature related to Molecular Medicine and Biotechnology fields, interpret critically and use such information. | X | |||||
| 7 | They develop a skill to produce new and original ideas and methods. | X | |||||
| 8 | They use their theoretical knowledge and critical thinking ability in their field of study, evaluate and interpret the results, and writes the report of the study. | X | |||||
| 9 | They develop a skill to take the lead within teams doing healthcare studies, develop new ideas to solve complicated situations, and take responsibility. | ||||||
| 10 | They develop a skill to convey (whether in written form or orally) the scientific information obtained by them at national or international platforms in a systematic and open manner. | ||||||
| 11 | They define a scientific or technical problem with the help of a consultant or individually, make suggestions for its solution and solve it when necessary. | X | |||||
| 12 | They develop the ability to act in accordance with ethical and professional principles at all stages of educational, practice, and research activities. They can evaluate the results obtained based on the quality criteria. | ||||||
| 13 | They can supervise and teach the social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying, and announcing the data related to the field of Molecular Medicine and Biotechnology. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 5 | 2 | 10 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 1 | 12 | 12 | |||
| Quiz | 10 | 5 | 50 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 50 | 50 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 180 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(180/30) | 6 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESSENTIALS of MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY | - | Spring Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 6 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | Second Cycle (Master's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Süleyman YILDIRIM |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Süleyman YILDIRIM |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | To introduce the student to the filed of bacterial genetics, recombinant technology, and bacterial genomics, Molecular aspects of bacterial cell structure and function, |
| Course Content | This course contains; Overview of bacterial cell structure and function, genome organization and replication,Genome evolution in bacteria, horizontal gene transfer, mobile genetic elements ,Bacterial cell division and growth,Metabolic pathways in bacteria and bacterial responses to environmental changes,Bacterial Signaling and Quorum Sensing,Cloning and genetic engineering in bacteria,Site-directed mutagenesis and gene knockout techniques. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Understands the fundamental components of bacterial cells and analyzes the functions of different cellular structures in bacteria. 2. Examines the structure and organization of bacterial genomes. 3. Explores the mechanisms of genome evolution in bacterial populations. 4. Understands the role of mobile genetic elements in bacterial evolution. 5. Examines key metabolic pathways in bacteria and understand the regulation of bacterial metabolism. 6. Analyzes how bacteria respond at the molecular level to environmental changes. 7. Demonstrates skills in cloning techniques for manipulating bacterial DNA. | 10, 16, 9 | A, D, E, F, G |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, D: Oral Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task, G: Quiz |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Overview of bacterial cell structure and function, genome organization and replication | |
| 2 | Genome evolution in bacteria, horizontal gene transfer, mobile genetic elements | |
| 3 | Bacterial cell division and growth | |
| 4 | Metabolic pathways in bacteria and bacterial responses to environmental changes | |
| 5 | Bacterial Signaling and Quorum Sensing | |
| 6 | Cloning and genetic engineering in bacteria | |
| 7 | Site-directed mutagenesis and gene knockout techniques |
| Resources |
| 1. Snyder and Champness Molecular Genetics of Bacteria (ASM Books) 5th Edition, 2. Published articles |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | They develop a skill to access scientific information extensively by doing research on Molecular Medicine and Biotechnology and other related fields and to be able to evaluate, interpret and implement the obtained information | X | |||||
| 2 | They develop a skill to integrate and interpret information on various disciplines concerning practical fields of Molecular Medicine and Biotechnology. | X | |||||
| 3 | They are able to recognize the problems related to Molecular Medicine and Biotechnology field, develop methods for solving those problems, and they can implement the obtained information. | X | |||||
| 4 | They know the fundamental biostatistics approaches and methods. They are able to interpret scientific experimental data statistically. | X | |||||
| 5 | They develop a skill to be aware of new and developing applications in the fields of Molecular Medicine and Biotechnology and use and teach them efficiently when necessary. | X | |||||
| 6 | They are able to access available scientific information on the literature related to Molecular Medicine and Biotechnology fields, interpret critically and use such information. | X | |||||
| 7 | They develop a skill to produce new and original ideas and methods. | X | |||||
| 8 | They use their theoretical knowledge and critical thinking ability in their field of study, evaluate and interpret the results, and writes the report of the study. | X | |||||
| 9 | They develop a skill to take the lead within teams doing healthcare studies, develop new ideas to solve complicated situations, and take responsibility. | ||||||
| 10 | They develop a skill to convey (whether in written form or orally) the scientific information obtained by them at national or international platforms in a systematic and open manner. | ||||||
| 11 | They define a scientific or technical problem with the help of a consultant or individually, make suggestions for its solution and solve it when necessary. | X | |||||
| 12 | They develop the ability to act in accordance with ethical and professional principles at all stages of educational, practice, and research activities. They can evaluate the results obtained based on the quality criteria. | ||||||
| 13 | They can supervise and teach the social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying, and announcing the data related to the field of Molecular Medicine and Biotechnology. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |