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. GÜLŞAH KONAKOĞLU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. HATİCE TIĞLI
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	Defines the current theory and practice in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.	0
2	Explain the basic concepts of other medical sciences who related physiotherapy and rehabilitation.			2

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the basic phenomenon of sub-fields of physiotherapy and rehabilitation about principles, processes and applications, make a basic level of analysis and evaluation.	0

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has the ability to physiotherapy and rehabilitation program planning with learned theoretical and practical knowledge.	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply for physiotherapy and rehabilitation program according to ethical principles, follow developments, make program changes or end the program if necessary.	0
2	Used for the information which gained from advanced studies for the protection of public health.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	independently conduct vocational and academic studies with the knowledge related to the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, finds solutions to the problems faced.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Adopts personal development and lifelong learning.			2
2	Knows how to reach the necessary resources to address the learning needs.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Establishes effective communication with other relevant professional groups during physiotherapy and rehabilitation services.	0
2	Gives a contribution to the profession related quality improvement, education and promotion programs.		1
3	Take responsibility in joint studies performed by different disciplines as a team member, contribute on the subject.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Have sufficient professional experience in clinical practice to use vocational autonomy.	0
2	The use of all the equipment and hardware in physiotherapy and rehabilitation clinics, provides environmental layout and task flow for clinic.	0
3	Keeps records of service quality monitoring and for scientific research, prepares reports, participant for project implements.				3

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