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 | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Yasemin YOZGAT BYRNE, Assist.Prof. Muzaffer ARIKAN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to explain structure and function of cells and genetic material, in addition to inform about genetic mechanisms and major organ systems. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to biology, characteristics of living things, investigation methods,Chemical biology,Cellular organization, cell membrane,Cell skeleton and organelles,Nucleic Acids (DNA and RNA), Transcription and translation,Cell cycle and DNA Replication,Chromosomes, structural and numeric abnormalities, Molecular aging, apoptosis,Major organ systems, sensory organs,Endocrine system,Nervous system,Muscular and skeletal system,Respiratory and cardiovascular system,Digestive system and other systems. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. The students will be able to define cell types, organelles, genetic material. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 1.1. They describe functions of organelles and cell membrane and explain cell skeleton. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 1.2. They describe chromosomes, DNA and RNA. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 1.3. They describe organization of genes and regulation of gene expression. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2. The students will be able to explain the stages of cell cycle and cell divisions and also debate cellular | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2.1. They describe stages and check points of cell cycle. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2.2. They explain mitotic and meiotic divisions and associate them with genetic abnormalities and cancer. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2.3. They describe transcription and regulation. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2.4. They describe translation and regulation. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3. The students will be able to categorize chromosomal abnormalities and DNA damage mechanisms and associate them with diseases. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3.1. They describe numeric and structural chromosomal abnormalities, associate them with diseases. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3.2. They explain DNA mutations and repair mechanisms. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3.3. They explain cell aging, apoptosis and development of cancer. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 4. The students will able to explain major organ systems. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 4.1. They describe sensory organs, endocrine system, nervous system. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 4.2. They describe muscular system, skeletal system, respiratory system. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 4.3. They describe cardiovascular system, digestive system and other 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 biology, characteristics of living things, investigation methods | Studying the material that is provided by course instructor |
| 2 | Chemical biology | Studying the material that is provided by course instructor |
| 3 | Cellular organization, cell membrane | Studying the material that is provided by course instructor |
| 4 | Cell skeleton and organelles | Studying the material that is provided by course instructor |
| 5 | Nucleic Acids (DNA and RNA), Transcription and translation | Studying the material that is provided by course instructor |
| 6 | Cell cycle and DNA Replication | Studying the material that is provided by course instructor |
| 7 | Chromosomes, structural and numeric abnormalities | Studying the material that is provided by course instructor |
| 8 | Molecular aging, apoptosis | Studying the material that is provided by course instructor |
| 9 | Major organ systems, sensory organs | Studying the material that is provided by course instructor |
| 10 | Endocrine system | Studying the material that is provided by course instructor |
| 11 | Nervous system | Studying the material that is provided by course instructor |
| 12 | Muscular and skeletal system | Studying the material that is provided by course instructor |
| 13 | Respiratory and cardiovascular system | Studying the material that is provided by course instructor |
| 14 | Digestive system and other systems | Studying the material that is provided by course instructor |
| Resources |
| 1)Lecturer's presentations |
| 1) Alberts B, Bray A, Lewis J. Molecular Biology of Cell, Garland Publishing, Inc., New York 1989. 2) Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers,Lisa Starr. Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life, 14th Edition, 2016. 3) Tıbbi Biyoloji Ders Kitabı, Cerrahpaşa Tıp Fakültesi Yayın No:275, İstanbul, 2009. |
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 | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Yasemin YOZGAT BYRNE, Assist.Prof. Muzaffer ARIKAN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to explain structure and function of cells and genetic material, in addition to inform about genetic mechanisms and major organ systems. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to biology, characteristics of living things, investigation methods,Chemical biology,Cellular organization, cell membrane,Cell skeleton and organelles,Nucleic Acids (DNA and RNA), Transcription and translation,Cell cycle and DNA Replication,Chromosomes, structural and numeric abnormalities, Molecular aging, apoptosis,Major organ systems, sensory organs,Endocrine system,Nervous system,Muscular and skeletal system,Respiratory and cardiovascular system,Digestive system and other systems. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. The students will be able to define cell types, organelles, genetic material. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 1.1. They describe functions of organelles and cell membrane and explain cell skeleton. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 1.2. They describe chromosomes, DNA and RNA. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 1.3. They describe organization of genes and regulation of gene expression. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2. The students will be able to explain the stages of cell cycle and cell divisions and also debate cellular | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2.1. They describe stages and check points of cell cycle. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2.2. They explain mitotic and meiotic divisions and associate them with genetic abnormalities and cancer. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2.3. They describe transcription and regulation. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 2.4. They describe translation and regulation. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3. The students will be able to categorize chromosomal abnormalities and DNA damage mechanisms and associate them with diseases. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3.1. They describe numeric and structural chromosomal abnormalities, associate them with diseases. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3.2. They explain DNA mutations and repair mechanisms. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 3.3. They explain cell aging, apoptosis and development of cancer. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 4. The students will able to explain major organ systems. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 4.1. They describe sensory organs, endocrine system, nervous system. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 4.2. They describe muscular system, skeletal system, respiratory system. | 10, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| 4.3. They describe cardiovascular system, digestive system and other 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 biology, characteristics of living things, investigation methods | Studying the material that is provided by course instructor |
| 2 | Chemical biology | Studying the material that is provided by course instructor |
| 3 | Cellular organization, cell membrane | Studying the material that is provided by course instructor |
| 4 | Cell skeleton and organelles | Studying the material that is provided by course instructor |
| 5 | Nucleic Acids (DNA and RNA), Transcription and translation | Studying the material that is provided by course instructor |
| 6 | Cell cycle and DNA Replication | Studying the material that is provided by course instructor |
| 7 | Chromosomes, structural and numeric abnormalities | Studying the material that is provided by course instructor |
| 8 | Molecular aging, apoptosis | Studying the material that is provided by course instructor |
| 9 | Major organ systems, sensory organs | Studying the material that is provided by course instructor |
| 10 | Endocrine system | Studying the material that is provided by course instructor |
| 11 | Nervous system | Studying the material that is provided by course instructor |
| 12 | Muscular and skeletal system | Studying the material that is provided by course instructor |
| 13 | Respiratory and cardiovascular system | Studying the material that is provided by course instructor |
| 14 | Digestive system and other systems | Studying the material that is provided by course instructor |
| Resources |
| 1)Lecturer's presentations |
| 1) Alberts B, Bray A, Lewis J. Molecular Biology of Cell, Garland Publishing, Inc., New York 1989. 2) Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers,Lisa Starr. Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life, 14th Edition, 2016. 3) Tıbbi Biyoloji Ders Kitabı, Cerrahpaşa Tıp Fakültesi Yayın No:275, İstanbul, 2009. |
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 | |