Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MODERN BIOLOGY | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Özlem GÖK |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to examine general concepts about the general structure and functions of the cell and hereditary material, as well as to give information about genetic mechanisms and basic body systems. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to Modern Biology, General characteristics of living things, Cell study methods,Chemical Biology,Cell organization, Cell membrane and properties ,Cell scaffold and Cell organelles ,Nucleic acids (DNA-RNA), Transcription and Translation, Regulation of gene expression,Cell cycle and control mechanisms, DNA replication,Molecular aging and Apoptosis,Chromosomes, Structural and numerical anomalies,Genetic variations,Mendelian genetics and inheritance models, non-Mendelian inheritance models,Techniques used in molecular biology and genetics studies,Basic body systems-I,Basic body systems-II,Basic body system-III. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. The student will be able to define the concepts related to cell types, organelles and genetic material. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 1.1. The course defines the cell membrane and organelles, gives information about the cytoskeleton. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 1.2. The course explains the properties of chromosome, DNA and RNA concepts. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 1.3. The course explains gene organization and regulation of gene expression. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2. The student will be able to explain the stages of cell cycle and cell division and discuss cellular synthesis mechanisms. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2.1. The course defines the stages and control points of the cell cycle. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2.2. The course explain mitosis and meiosis divisions and relate them to genetic anomalies and cancers. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2.3. The course gives information about transcription and its regulation. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2.4. The course gives information about translation and its regulation. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3. The student will be able to interpret chromosomal anomalies and DNA damage mechanisms and their relationship with diseases and also define Mendelian genetics and non-Mendelian inheritance patterns. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3.1. The course explains the genetic variations and the structure and number anomalies of chromosomes and relates them with diseases. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3.2. The course provides information about DNA mutations and repair mechanisms. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3.3. The course explains the mechanisms of cell aging, cell death and cancerousness. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3.4. Mendelian genetics and inheritance models provide information about non-Mendelian inheritance patterns. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3.5. The course gives information about the techniques used in molecular biology and genetics studies. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 4. The student will be able to define basic body systems. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 4.1. The course provides information about body systems such as cardiovascular and nervous systems. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Modern Biology, General characteristics of living things, Cell study methods | Studing the materials provided by the lecturer |
| 2 | Chemical Biology | Studing the materials provided by the lecturer |
| 3 | Cell organization, Cell membrane and properties | Studing the materials provided by the lecturer |
| 4 | Cell scaffold and Cell organelles | Studing the materials provided by the lecturer |
| 5 | Nucleic acids (DNA-RNA), Transcription and Translation, Regulation of gene expression | Studing the materials provided by the lecturer |
| 6 | Cell cycle and control mechanisms, DNA replication | Studing the materials provided by the lecturer |
| 7 | Molecular aging and Apoptosis | Studing the materials provided by the lecturer |
| 8 | Chromosomes, Structural and numerical anomalies | Studing the materials provided by the lecturer |
| 9 | Genetic variations | Studing the materials provided by the lecturer |
| 10 | Mendelian genetics and inheritance models, non-Mendelian inheritance models | Studing the materials provided by the lecturer |
| 11 | Techniques used in molecular biology and genetics studies | Studing the materials provided by the lecturer |
| 12 | Basic body systems-I | Studing the materials provided by the lecturer |
| 13 | Basic body systems-II | Studing the materials provided by the lecturer |
| 14 | Basic body system-III | Studing the materials provided by the lecturer |
| Resources |
| Lecture (Presentation) Notes Tıbbi Biyoloji Ders Kitabı, Cerrahpaşa Tıp Fakültesi Yayın No:275, İstanbul, 2009. Prof. Dr. Hasan Veysi Güneş, Moleküler Hücre Biyolojisi, İstanbul Tıp Kitabevi, 3. Baskı, 2013. Robert L. Nussbaum, Roderick R. Mcinnes, Huntington F. Willard. Thompson and Thompson Tıbbi Genetik, Güneş tıp Kitabevi, 2005. Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers,Lisa Starr. Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life, 14th Edition, 2016. Alberts B, Bray A, Lewis J. Molecular Biology of Cell, Garland Publishing, Inc., New York 1989. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields. | ||||||
| 2 | Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge. | ||||||
| 3 | Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge. | ||||||
| 4 | Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication. | ||||||
| 5 | Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field. | ||||||
| 6 | Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides. | ||||||
| 7 | They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field. | ||||||
| 8 | Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language. | ||||||
| 9 | They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings. | ||||||
| 10 | Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments. | ||||||
| 11 | Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms. | ||||||
| 12 | Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools. | ||||||
| 13 | Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice. | ||||||
| 14 | They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results. | ||||||
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 | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 1 | 15 | 15 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 2 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 22 | 22 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 139 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(139/30) | 5 | |||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MODERN BIOLOGY | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Özlem GÖK |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to examine general concepts about the general structure and functions of the cell and hereditary material, as well as to give information about genetic mechanisms and basic body systems. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to Modern Biology, General characteristics of living things, Cell study methods,Chemical Biology,Cell organization, Cell membrane and properties ,Cell scaffold and Cell organelles ,Nucleic acids (DNA-RNA), Transcription and Translation, Regulation of gene expression,Cell cycle and control mechanisms, DNA replication,Molecular aging and Apoptosis,Chromosomes, Structural and numerical anomalies,Genetic variations,Mendelian genetics and inheritance models, non-Mendelian inheritance models,Techniques used in molecular biology and genetics studies,Basic body systems-I,Basic body systems-II,Basic body system-III. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. The student will be able to define the concepts related to cell types, organelles and genetic material. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 1.1. The course defines the cell membrane and organelles, gives information about the cytoskeleton. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 1.2. The course explains the properties of chromosome, DNA and RNA concepts. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 1.3. The course explains gene organization and regulation of gene expression. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2. The student will be able to explain the stages of cell cycle and cell division and discuss cellular synthesis mechanisms. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2.1. The course defines the stages and control points of the cell cycle. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2.2. The course explain mitosis and meiosis divisions and relate them to genetic anomalies and cancers. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2.3. The course gives information about transcription and its regulation. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2.4. The course gives information about translation and its regulation. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3. The student will be able to interpret chromosomal anomalies and DNA damage mechanisms and their relationship with diseases and also define Mendelian genetics and non-Mendelian inheritance patterns. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3.1. The course explains the genetic variations and the structure and number anomalies of chromosomes and relates them with diseases. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3.2. The course provides information about DNA mutations and repair mechanisms. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3.3. The course explains the mechanisms of cell aging, cell death and cancerousness. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3.4. Mendelian genetics and inheritance models provide information about non-Mendelian inheritance patterns. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3.5. The course gives information about the techniques used in molecular biology and genetics studies. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 4. The student will be able to define basic body systems. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 4.1. The course provides information about body systems such as cardiovascular and nervous systems. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Modern Biology, General characteristics of living things, Cell study methods | Studing the materials provided by the lecturer |
| 2 | Chemical Biology | Studing the materials provided by the lecturer |
| 3 | Cell organization, Cell membrane and properties | Studing the materials provided by the lecturer |
| 4 | Cell scaffold and Cell organelles | Studing the materials provided by the lecturer |
| 5 | Nucleic acids (DNA-RNA), Transcription and Translation, Regulation of gene expression | Studing the materials provided by the lecturer |
| 6 | Cell cycle and control mechanisms, DNA replication | Studing the materials provided by the lecturer |
| 7 | Molecular aging and Apoptosis | Studing the materials provided by the lecturer |
| 8 | Chromosomes, Structural and numerical anomalies | Studing the materials provided by the lecturer |
| 9 | Genetic variations | Studing the materials provided by the lecturer |
| 10 | Mendelian genetics and inheritance models, non-Mendelian inheritance models | Studing the materials provided by the lecturer |
| 11 | Techniques used in molecular biology and genetics studies | Studing the materials provided by the lecturer |
| 12 | Basic body systems-I | Studing the materials provided by the lecturer |
| 13 | Basic body systems-II | Studing the materials provided by the lecturer |
| 14 | Basic body system-III | Studing the materials provided by the lecturer |
| Resources |
| Lecture (Presentation) Notes Tıbbi Biyoloji Ders Kitabı, Cerrahpaşa Tıp Fakültesi Yayın No:275, İstanbul, 2009. Prof. Dr. Hasan Veysi Güneş, Moleküler Hücre Biyolojisi, İstanbul Tıp Kitabevi, 3. Baskı, 2013. Robert L. Nussbaum, Roderick R. Mcinnes, Huntington F. Willard. Thompson and Thompson Tıbbi Genetik, Güneş tıp Kitabevi, 2005. Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers,Lisa Starr. Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life, 14th Edition, 2016. Alberts B, Bray A, Lewis J. Molecular Biology of Cell, Garland Publishing, Inc., New York 1989. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields. | ||||||
| 2 | Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge. | ||||||
| 3 | Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge. | ||||||
| 4 | Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication. | ||||||
| 5 | Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field. | ||||||
| 6 | Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides. | ||||||
| 7 | They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field. | ||||||
| 8 | Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language. | ||||||
| 9 | They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings. | ||||||
| 10 | Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments. | ||||||
| 11 | Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms. | ||||||
| 12 | Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools. | ||||||
| 13 | Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice. | ||||||
| 14 | They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |