Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAL BIOLOGY and GENETICS | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 4 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Esra ÇAĞAVİ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Elif Zeynep YILMAZ |
| Assistant(s) | Res. Asst. Furkan Büyükkal |
| Aim | To examine the general concepts about the general structure and functions of the cell and hereditary material and to inform about genetic mechanisms. To examine the concepts of medical biology and genetics and the mechanisms of cellular functioning. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to Medical Biology and cell examination methods,Cell organization, cell membrane and properties,Cell organelles, cytoskeleton and cellular connections,Transport and stimulus transmission across the cell membrane,Cellular energy and metabolism,Genetic material, nucleic acids: DNA – RNA and replication,Transcription and translation,Cell cycle and cell division,Chromosomal structure and number anomalies,DNA damage and repair mechanisms,Cell senescence, apoptosis and cancer,Mendelian genetics and inheritance patterns,Stem cell biology and treatments,Human genome project. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Explains the scope of medical biology, cellular characteristics, different cell types, and cell analysis methods. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Defines the macromolecules in the cell and classifies them according to their properties. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Explains the structure and function of the cytoskeleton. Explains the cell organelles and their role in the survival of the cell. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Defines and differentiates the transport mechanisms through the cell membrane. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Defines DNA replication. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Defines the transcription and translation of genes, establishes the relationship with protein synthesis. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Explains DNA damage and causative factors. Classifies and explains the repair mechanisms. He establishes a relationship with Aziz Sancar's work. Defines chromosomal anomaly and mutation, establishes the relationship with genetic diseases. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Explains the purposes of techniques used in molecular biology | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Describes the cell cycle, division and phases. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Explain cell aging and its causes. Defines cell death and cancerization | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Describes the basic properties of stem cells and explains the relationship between other cell types | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Defines the basic concepts of inheritance | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Explains the relationship between Mendelian Genetics and genetic diseases | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Medical Biology and cell examination methods | Preparing for the relevant subject from the first source |
| 2 | Cell organization, cell membrane and properties | Preparing for the relevant subject from the first source |
| 3 | Cell organelles, cytoskeleton and cellular connections | Preparing for the relevant subject from the first source |
| 4 | Transport and stimulus transmission across the cell membrane | Preparing for the relevant subject from the first source |
| 5 | Cellular energy and metabolism | Preparing for the relevant subject from the first source |
| 6 | Genetic material, nucleic acids: DNA – RNA and replication | Preparing for the relevant subject from the first source |
| 7 | Transcription and translation | Preparing for the relevant subject from the first source |
| 8 | Cell cycle and cell division | Preparing for the relevant subject from the first source |
| 9 | Chromosomal structure and number anomalies | Preparing for the relevant subject from the first source |
| 10 | DNA damage and repair mechanisms | Preparing for the relevant subject from the first source |
| 11 | Cell senescence, apoptosis and cancer | Preparing for the relevant subject from the first source |
| 12 | Mendelian genetics and inheritance patterns | Preparing for the relevant subject from the first source |
| 13 | Stem cell biology and treatments | Preparing for the relevant subject from the first source |
| 14 | Human genome project |
| Resources |
| 1. Kasap H, Kasap M, Demirhan O, Alptekin D, Lüleyap Ü, Pazarbaşı A, Güzel İ. Kasap, H. (Ed.).(2017) Tıbbi Biyoloji ve Genetik. Akademisyen Tıp Kitabevi. İstanbul. 2. Chandar N, Viselli S (2012). Lippincott’s Illustrated Reviews serisinden: Hücre ve Moleküler Biyoloji, Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, İstanbul. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PQ-1. Have the ability to use the scientific information to access, to follow, to evaluate and to apply the current literature in the field of midwifery. | X | |||||
| 2 | PQ-2. Have the ability to use the theoretical and practical information with a holistic approach for society’s wealth and health in accordance with scientific developments in the field of health and midwifery. | X | |||||
| 3 | PQ-3. Define risky cases by using the knowledge and skills she has got in the field of midwifery and develop the evidence-based solutions. | ||||||
| 4 | PQ-4. Skillfully use the approaches in the intradisciplines and interdisciplines as a member of the health team. | X | |||||
| 5 | PQ-5. Function the adequate information about the regulations of midwifery practices. | ||||||
| 6 | PQ-6. Have the projection ability to practice the acquired theoretical knowledge in the field of midwifery in clinics under the observations of professional trainers. | ||||||
| 7 | PQ-7. Skillfully use the scientific principles and methods in the field of midwifery. | X | |||||
| 8 | PQ-8. Actively use the advanced technology in the midwifery practices by doing the scientific research in accordance with the current health policies. | X | |||||
| 9 | PQ-9. Describe the public’s physical, mental and socio-cultural characteristics. | ||||||
| 10 | PQ-10. Provide the necessary services to the women, the newborn, family and the public during preconception, pregnancy, birth process and postpartum period. | ||||||
| 11 | PQ-11. Make necessary birth control consultancy in order to improve maternal and child health. | ||||||
| 12 | PQ-12. Capable of conducting normal births in her own responsibility. | ||||||
| 13 | PQ-13. Closely follow and evaluate the national and international professional developments in the field of midwifery. | X | |||||
| 14 | PQ-14. Record and document all professional activities and applications. | ||||||
| 15 | PQ-15. Clearly show signs of adoption of life-long learning and openness to further development. | X | |||||
| 16 | PQ-16. Communicate effectively by evaluating the human’s psycho-social aspects. | ||||||
| 17 | PQ-17. Proficient in English to follow the current knowledge in the field of midwifery. | ||||||
| 18 | PQ-18. Closely follow and evaluate the national and international professional developments in the field of midwifery. | ||||||
| 19 | PQ-19. Function in accordance with legislation and common law affecting midwifery practices. | ||||||
| 20 | PQ-20. Base midwifery practices on ethical decision making. | ||||||
| 21 | PQ-21. Familiar with and actively pursue the personal and public health, environmental, and work safety issues. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 2 | 5 | 10 | |||
| Term Project | 1 | 5 | 5 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 2 | 22 | 44 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 31 | 31 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 132 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(132/30) | 4 | |||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAL BIOLOGY and GENETICS | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 4 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Esra ÇAĞAVİ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Elif Zeynep YILMAZ |
| Assistant(s) | Res. Asst. Furkan Büyükkal |
| Aim | To examine the general concepts about the general structure and functions of the cell and hereditary material and to inform about genetic mechanisms. To examine the concepts of medical biology and genetics and the mechanisms of cellular functioning. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to Medical Biology and cell examination methods,Cell organization, cell membrane and properties,Cell organelles, cytoskeleton and cellular connections,Transport and stimulus transmission across the cell membrane,Cellular energy and metabolism,Genetic material, nucleic acids: DNA – RNA and replication,Transcription and translation,Cell cycle and cell division,Chromosomal structure and number anomalies,DNA damage and repair mechanisms,Cell senescence, apoptosis and cancer,Mendelian genetics and inheritance patterns,Stem cell biology and treatments,Human genome project. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Explains the scope of medical biology, cellular characteristics, different cell types, and cell analysis methods. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Defines the macromolecules in the cell and classifies them according to their properties. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Explains the structure and function of the cytoskeleton. Explains the cell organelles and their role in the survival of the cell. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Defines and differentiates the transport mechanisms through the cell membrane. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Defines DNA replication. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Defines the transcription and translation of genes, establishes the relationship with protein synthesis. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Explains DNA damage and causative factors. Classifies and explains the repair mechanisms. He establishes a relationship with Aziz Sancar's work. Defines chromosomal anomaly and mutation, establishes the relationship with genetic diseases. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Explains the purposes of techniques used in molecular biology | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Describes the cell cycle, division and phases. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Explain cell aging and its causes. Defines cell death and cancerization | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Describes the basic properties of stem cells and explains the relationship between other cell types | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Defines the basic concepts of inheritance | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Explains the relationship between Mendelian Genetics and genetic diseases | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Medical Biology and cell examination methods | Preparing for the relevant subject from the first source |
| 2 | Cell organization, cell membrane and properties | Preparing for the relevant subject from the first source |
| 3 | Cell organelles, cytoskeleton and cellular connections | Preparing for the relevant subject from the first source |
| 4 | Transport and stimulus transmission across the cell membrane | Preparing for the relevant subject from the first source |
| 5 | Cellular energy and metabolism | Preparing for the relevant subject from the first source |
| 6 | Genetic material, nucleic acids: DNA – RNA and replication | Preparing for the relevant subject from the first source |
| 7 | Transcription and translation | Preparing for the relevant subject from the first source |
| 8 | Cell cycle and cell division | Preparing for the relevant subject from the first source |
| 9 | Chromosomal structure and number anomalies | Preparing for the relevant subject from the first source |
| 10 | DNA damage and repair mechanisms | Preparing for the relevant subject from the first source |
| 11 | Cell senescence, apoptosis and cancer | Preparing for the relevant subject from the first source |
| 12 | Mendelian genetics and inheritance patterns | Preparing for the relevant subject from the first source |
| 13 | Stem cell biology and treatments | Preparing for the relevant subject from the first source |
| 14 | Human genome project |
| Resources |
| 1. Kasap H, Kasap M, Demirhan O, Alptekin D, Lüleyap Ü, Pazarbaşı A, Güzel İ. Kasap, H. (Ed.).(2017) Tıbbi Biyoloji ve Genetik. Akademisyen Tıp Kitabevi. İstanbul. 2. Chandar N, Viselli S (2012). Lippincott’s Illustrated Reviews serisinden: Hücre ve Moleküler Biyoloji, Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, İstanbul. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PQ-1. Have the ability to use the scientific information to access, to follow, to evaluate and to apply the current literature in the field of midwifery. | X | |||||
| 2 | PQ-2. Have the ability to use the theoretical and practical information with a holistic approach for society’s wealth and health in accordance with scientific developments in the field of health and midwifery. | X | |||||
| 3 | PQ-3. Define risky cases by using the knowledge and skills she has got in the field of midwifery and develop the evidence-based solutions. | ||||||
| 4 | PQ-4. Skillfully use the approaches in the intradisciplines and interdisciplines as a member of the health team. | X | |||||
| 5 | PQ-5. Function the adequate information about the regulations of midwifery practices. | ||||||
| 6 | PQ-6. Have the projection ability to practice the acquired theoretical knowledge in the field of midwifery in clinics under the observations of professional trainers. | ||||||
| 7 | PQ-7. Skillfully use the scientific principles and methods in the field of midwifery. | X | |||||
| 8 | PQ-8. Actively use the advanced technology in the midwifery practices by doing the scientific research in accordance with the current health policies. | X | |||||
| 9 | PQ-9. Describe the public’s physical, mental and socio-cultural characteristics. | ||||||
| 10 | PQ-10. Provide the necessary services to the women, the newborn, family and the public during preconception, pregnancy, birth process and postpartum period. | ||||||
| 11 | PQ-11. Make necessary birth control consultancy in order to improve maternal and child health. | ||||||
| 12 | PQ-12. Capable of conducting normal births in her own responsibility. | ||||||
| 13 | PQ-13. Closely follow and evaluate the national and international professional developments in the field of midwifery. | X | |||||
| 14 | PQ-14. Record and document all professional activities and applications. | ||||||
| 15 | PQ-15. Clearly show signs of adoption of life-long learning and openness to further development. | X | |||||
| 16 | PQ-16. Communicate effectively by evaluating the human’s psycho-social aspects. | ||||||
| 17 | PQ-17. Proficient in English to follow the current knowledge in the field of midwifery. | ||||||
| 18 | PQ-18. Closely follow and evaluate the national and international professional developments in the field of midwifery. | ||||||
| 19 | PQ-19. Function in accordance with legislation and common law affecting midwifery practices. | ||||||
| 20 | PQ-20. Base midwifery practices on ethical decision making. | ||||||
| 21 | PQ-21. Familiar with and actively pursue the personal and public health, environmental, and work safety issues. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |