Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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BEY142E | MEDICAL BIOLOGY AND GENETICS | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Language of Instruction : | English |
Level of the Course Unit : | BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle |
Type of the Course : | Compulsory |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit | - |
Coordinator of the Course Unit | Assist.Prof. HATİCE MERVE BAYRAM |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | It is aimed to gain knowledge and attitudes about the functions of the structures that make up the cell, genetic material and related diseases. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Chemical structure of the cell, structure of the cell, cell organelles, cell membrane structure, Mendelian and non-Mendelian genetics, transcription, translation, chromatin and chromosome structure, cell cycle control, cell division polymorphism, DNA repair mechanisims, mutation, hereditary diseases, prenatal diagnosis and genetic counseling |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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Relate molecular structure with biological function. |
Discuss the genetic origins of cellular diseases. |
Give an example the biological importance of the major molecular structures found in living organisms. |
Explain the organelles of the cell. |
Explain the concepts of mutation. |
Explain the basic concepts of genetics. |
Relate the concepts of molecular biology and genetics at the basis of cell functioning. |
Explain the molecule structures that make up the cell with their functions. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | Literature Review, Database Research, Web-Based Research | Cell Organelles | Lecture, Discussion, Individual Study |
2 | Literature Review, Database Research, Web-Based Research | The Chemical Structure of The Cell | Lecture, Discussion, Individual Study |
3 | Literature Review, Database Research, Web-Based Research | The Structure of Cell Membrane | Lecture, Discussion, Individual Study |
4 | Literature Review, Database Research, Web-Based Research | Cell Division | Lecture, Discussion, Individual Study |
5 | Literature Review, Database Research, Web-Based Research | Cell Cycle Control | Lecture, Discussion, Individual Study |
6 | Literature Review, Database Research, Web-Based Research | The Structure of Chromatin and Chromosomes | Lecture, Discussion, Individual Study |
7 | Literature Review, Database Research, Web-Based Research | Transcription | Lecture, Discussion, Individual Study |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Literature Review, Database Research, Web-Based Research | Translation | Lecture, Discussion, Individual Study |
10 | Literature Review, Database Research, Web-Based Research | Mendelian Inheritance | Lecture, Discussion, Individual Study |
11 | Literature Review, Database Research, Web-Based Research | Non-Mendelian Inheritance | Lecture, Discussion, Individual Study |
12 | Literature Review, Database Research, Web-Based Research | Chromosome Anomalies | Lecture, Discussion, Individual Study |
13 | Literature Review, Database Research, Web-Based Research | DNA Repair Mechanisms | Lecture, Discussion, Individual Study |
14 | Literature Review, Database Research, Web-Based Research | Prenatal Diagnostic Methods | Lecture, Discussion, Individual Study |
15 | Literature Review, Database Research, Web-Based Research | Genetic Counseling | Lecture, Discussion, Individual Study |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Karp’s Cell & Molecular Biology 8th edition October 2016, Gerald Karp, Janet Iwasa, Wallace Marshall John Wiley & Sons Publishing |
Molecular Biology 2nd edition, February 2012, David P, Clark, Nanette J. Pazernik, Academic Cell |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
Level of Contribution | |||||
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Assess the knowledge of all disciplines that examine the relationship between humans, the environment and food and form the basis of nutrition and dietetic practice.
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Define current knowledge and practices in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Use up-to-date technological resources in the process of obtaining and providing information in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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0 |
SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Assess general health problems related to nutrition.
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2 |
Explain the Nutrition and Dietetics practices by using knowledge in this field.
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0 |
SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Apply legal and ethical principles in the use of knowledge in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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0 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Apply knowledge and skills in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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2 |
Follow the plans, policies, laws, regulations and legislations that affect the dietitian profession.
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0 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Evaluate the knowledge about Nutrition and Dietetics with a critical perspective.
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1 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Follow new developments in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics with sufficient foreign language knowledge.
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2 |
Communicate effective verbal and written interaction between individuals.
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3 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Evaluate the factors affecting the food quality of the individual and society in the production-consumption chain.
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Respond to patients' health, social and environmental problems.
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Evaluate the nutritional status of the patients.
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Interpret the clinical findings of the patients in terms of nutrition.
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Plan patients-specific nutritional treatments.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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Type of the Learning Activites | Learning Activities (# of week) | Duration (hours, h) | Workload (h) |
Lecture & In-Class Activities | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Preliminary & Further Study | 14 | 1 | 14 |
Land Surveying | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Reading | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Assignment (Homework) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Project Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Internship | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Technical Visit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Web Based Learning | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Implementation/Application/Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Practice at a workplace | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Occupational Activity | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Social Activity | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Thesis Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Field Study | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Report Writing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Final Exam | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 7 | 1 | 7 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 51 | 0 | 79 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 79 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 3,1 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 3,0 |