Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENETICS and BIOTECHNOLOGY | - | Fall Semester | 4+0 | 4 | 8 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Neşe AYŞİT |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Gürkan ÖZTÜRK, Prof.Dr. Cafer MARANGOZ, Prof.Dr. Zübeyir BAYRAKTAROĞLU, Prof.Dr. İlknur KESKİN, Prof.Dr. Mustafa GÜZEL, Assoc.Prof. Ayşe Arzu ŞAKUL, Assoc.Prof. Sultan Sibel ERDEM, Assist.Prof. Kıvanç KÖK, Assoc.Prof. Nihal KARAKAŞ, Prof.Dr. Yasemin YÜKSEL DURMAZ, Assist.Prof. Berrak ÇAĞLAYAN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to provide students with a broad perspective in the fields of genetics and biotechnology and to understand modern biotechnological applications. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Molecular Biology of Gene (general definitions, DNA modifications, epigenetics),Molecular Biology of Gene (general definitions, DNA modifications, epigenetics),Regulation of gene expression,Human genetics,Systems Biology (omic technologies),Systems Biology (omic technologies),Bioinformatics,Recombinant DNA technology (cloning, gene editing, transgenic technology),Labelling and quantification of biological structures and molecules,Biological imaging,Drug Development (small molecules),Drug development (biosimilars, nanoparticles, tissue and cell targeting),Biomaterials,Use of biotechnology in medicine. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Explains the principles of systems biology and where and how to use omics technologies. | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| Explain the general definitions of molecular biology of gene, DNA modifications and epigenetic mechanisms. | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| Describes the mechanisms of regulation of gene expression, genetic regulation. | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| Evaluates the use of bioinformatics tools for the analysis of biological data. | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| Explains the basic principles of recombinant DNA technology, cloning, gene editing and transgenic technology. | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| Determines drug development and biological imaging techniques. | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| Evaluates the use of biotechnology in the field of medicine. | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Molecular Biology of Gene (general definitions, DNA modifications, epigenetics) | Instructor's lecture notes |
| 2 | Molecular Biology of Gene (general definitions, DNA modifications, epigenetics) | Instructor's lecture notes |
| 3 | Regulation of gene expression | Instructor's lecture notes |
| 4 | Human genetics | Instructor's lecture notes |
| 5 | Systems Biology (omic technologies) | Instructor's lecture notes |
| 6 | Systems Biology (omic technologies) | Instructor's lecture notes |
| 7 | Bioinformatics | Instructor's lecture notes |
| 8 | Recombinant DNA technology (cloning, gene editing, transgenic technology) | Instructor's lecture notes |
| 9 | Labelling and quantification of biological structures and molecules | Instructor's lecture notes |
| 10 | Biological imaging | Instructor's lecture notes |
| 11 | Drug Development (small molecules) | Instructor's lecture notes |
| 12 | Drug development (biosimilars, nanoparticles, tissue and cell targeting) | Instructor's lecture notes |
| 13 | Biomaterials | Instructor's lecture notes |
| 14 | Use of biotechnology in medicine | Instructor's lecture notes |
| Resources |
| The instructor's lecture notes are given to the student. |
| e-kaynak |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Has the essential knowledge about the structure and functioning of the nervous system. | X | |||||
| 2 | Knows the essential scientific questions and current research topics in neuroscience and produces hypotheses about them. | X | |||||
| 3 | Have knowledge and interpretation skills about neurodegenerative processes. | X | |||||
| 4 | Know the principles of technologies for the measurement of molecular and cellular level parameters. | X | |||||
| 5 | Defines the methods used in neuroscience researches. In own research area uses the required techniques without assistance, develops new methods and techniques. Designs research projects and submits them as proposals. Presents the research findings in oral or written forms and in scientific articles. | ||||||
| 6 | Uses the communication and computer technology effectively in theoretical and practical studies. | ||||||
| 7 | Able to present theoretical or research data orally or written in Turkish as well in English languages. | ||||||
| 8 | Adheres to ethical values and behaves according to dynamics of social responsibility. | ||||||
| 9 | While focusing on the basic research behaves in accordance with the principle that neuroscience research should eventually aim clinical implications and benefit. | ||||||
| 10 | Designs and conducts scientific research, independently and within a team. Manages a research lab and establishes new ones. | X | |||||
| 11 | Evaluates all new information regarding the field and associate them based on available knowledge. | X | |||||
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 | 4 | 56 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 14 | 8 | 112 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 42 | 42 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 240 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(240/30) | 8 | |||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENETICS and BIOTECHNOLOGY | - | Fall Semester | 4+0 | 4 | 8 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Neşe AYŞİT |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Gürkan ÖZTÜRK, Prof.Dr. Cafer MARANGOZ, Prof.Dr. Zübeyir BAYRAKTAROĞLU, Prof.Dr. İlknur KESKİN, Prof.Dr. Mustafa GÜZEL, Assoc.Prof. Ayşe Arzu ŞAKUL, Assoc.Prof. Sultan Sibel ERDEM, Assist.Prof. Kıvanç KÖK, Assoc.Prof. Nihal KARAKAŞ, Prof.Dr. Yasemin YÜKSEL DURMAZ, Assist.Prof. Berrak ÇAĞLAYAN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to provide students with a broad perspective in the fields of genetics and biotechnology and to understand modern biotechnological applications. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Molecular Biology of Gene (general definitions, DNA modifications, epigenetics),Molecular Biology of Gene (general definitions, DNA modifications, epigenetics),Regulation of gene expression,Human genetics,Systems Biology (omic technologies),Systems Biology (omic technologies),Bioinformatics,Recombinant DNA technology (cloning, gene editing, transgenic technology),Labelling and quantification of biological structures and molecules,Biological imaging,Drug Development (small molecules),Drug development (biosimilars, nanoparticles, tissue and cell targeting),Biomaterials,Use of biotechnology in medicine. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Explains the principles of systems biology and where and how to use omics technologies. | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| Explain the general definitions of molecular biology of gene, DNA modifications and epigenetic mechanisms. | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| Describes the mechanisms of regulation of gene expression, genetic regulation. | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| Evaluates the use of bioinformatics tools for the analysis of biological data. | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| Explains the basic principles of recombinant DNA technology, cloning, gene editing and transgenic technology. | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| Determines drug development and biological imaging techniques. | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| Evaluates the use of biotechnology in the field of medicine. | 10, 16, 9 | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Molecular Biology of Gene (general definitions, DNA modifications, epigenetics) | Instructor's lecture notes |
| 2 | Molecular Biology of Gene (general definitions, DNA modifications, epigenetics) | Instructor's lecture notes |
| 3 | Regulation of gene expression | Instructor's lecture notes |
| 4 | Human genetics | Instructor's lecture notes |
| 5 | Systems Biology (omic technologies) | Instructor's lecture notes |
| 6 | Systems Biology (omic technologies) | Instructor's lecture notes |
| 7 | Bioinformatics | Instructor's lecture notes |
| 8 | Recombinant DNA technology (cloning, gene editing, transgenic technology) | Instructor's lecture notes |
| 9 | Labelling and quantification of biological structures and molecules | Instructor's lecture notes |
| 10 | Biological imaging | Instructor's lecture notes |
| 11 | Drug Development (small molecules) | Instructor's lecture notes |
| 12 | Drug development (biosimilars, nanoparticles, tissue and cell targeting) | Instructor's lecture notes |
| 13 | Biomaterials | Instructor's lecture notes |
| 14 | Use of biotechnology in medicine | Instructor's lecture notes |
| Resources |
| The instructor's lecture notes are given to the student. |
| e-kaynak |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Has the essential knowledge about the structure and functioning of the nervous system. | X | |||||
| 2 | Knows the essential scientific questions and current research topics in neuroscience and produces hypotheses about them. | X | |||||
| 3 | Have knowledge and interpretation skills about neurodegenerative processes. | X | |||||
| 4 | Know the principles of technologies for the measurement of molecular and cellular level parameters. | X | |||||
| 5 | Defines the methods used in neuroscience researches. In own research area uses the required techniques without assistance, develops new methods and techniques. Designs research projects and submits them as proposals. Presents the research findings in oral or written forms and in scientific articles. | ||||||
| 6 | Uses the communication and computer technology effectively in theoretical and practical studies. | ||||||
| 7 | Able to present theoretical or research data orally or written in Turkish as well in English languages. | ||||||
| 8 | Adheres to ethical values and behaves according to dynamics of social responsibility. | ||||||
| 9 | While focusing on the basic research behaves in accordance with the principle that neuroscience research should eventually aim clinical implications and benefit. | ||||||
| 10 | Designs and conducts scientific research, independently and within a team. Manages a research lab and establishes new ones. | X | |||||
| 11 | Evaluates all new information regarding the field and associate them based on available knowledge. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |