MEDICAL BIOLOGY AND GENETICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BEY142	MEDICAL BIOLOGY AND GENETICS	2	2	2	3

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
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. ÇAĞIL ERTÜRK
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to provide students with a firm understanding of the impact of molecular biology and genetics on medicine and the connection with medical knowledge and it's implication on patients.
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)
Relate molecular structure with biological function.
Discuss the genetic origins of cellular diseases
Illustrate 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
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
Nussbaum, LR. (2005). Tıbbi Genetik. İstanbul: Güneş Tıp Kitapevi
Başaran, A. (2010). Tıbbi Biyoloji. İstanbul: Pelikan Yayıncılık

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He fulfills all roles required by his professional performance, integrates the entire occupational therapy process, carries out his own practices using the information on theoretical and practical occupational therapy in his field. He actively participates in the development, advancement, and promotion of occupational therapy.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He explains the basic facts, principles, processes in the subfields of occupational therapy and the methods in the field of application makes advanced analyses and evaluations.		1
2	He uses the advanced knowledge he acquires to protect the community's health.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He studies, picks, analyzes and synthesizes theories and application models in the occupational therapy field that are supported by scientific publications and resources, with the purpose of carrying out the activities and vital roles of people and communities and determining health care needs, and plans the response.			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He analyzes biological, medical, psychological, sociological and technological information within the scope of occupational therapy, synthesizes this information with information from theories about activity and participation, determines and analyzes the person's resources and constraints. Using this information, research and evidence-based solution proposals can be developed.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By critically interpreting activity and participation constraints, he chooses a professional and independent role for himself (e.g. treatment, counseling) and works in a people-centric manner by using prevention, rehabilitation, and treatment activities.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He determines the need for research on topics associated with occupational therapy practices and/or occupational therapy science, prepares related research questions, conducts independent research, and carries on lifelong learning.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By establishing close cooperation with the people and community, he carries out occupational therapy intervention, and works to improve community involvement by creating accessible and adaptable environments.		1
2	He works with those receiving services and providing care, with the team members, and other stakeholders in a cooperative and interdisciplinary manner to ensure roles and participation.					4
3	He has a computer license and foreign language proficiency adequate for use in Europe.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He considers and respects personal differences, cultural beliefs, customs, and traditions and takes into account and respects their effect on participation in roles and activities. He combines these with scientific, cultural and ethical values.				3
2	He explains a person's daily life, production, and leisure time activities and his nature regarding his duties, and explains the connection between his performance regarding these and the connection between activities and health and wellbeing.				3
3	He acknowledges his own responsibility in the intervention he carries out and does so according to the principles of management and quality. He takes part in the process of quality development in occupational therapy and returns information to stakeholders.			2

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
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