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	Prof. ZUHAL KUNDURACILAR
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ARZU KAYA KOÇDOĞAN-Assist.Prof. İLKSEN SARI O
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to gain knowledge regarding the structures that constitute the cell, their functions, genetic material, and related diseases.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The curriculum includes topics such as Introduction to Genetics, DNA, RNA, Protein Synthesis, Mutations, DNA Repair Mechanisms, Molecular Genetics and Diseases, Disease Diagnostic Methods, Cancer and its Mechanisms, Single Gene Diseases, Chromosomal Diseases, Multifactorial Diseases, Prenatal diagnostic methods (non-invasive), Prenatal diagnostic methods (invasive), Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis, Hereditary metabolic diseases of newborns, 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)
Relates molecular structure with biological function.
Explains the genetic origins of cellular diseases.
Explains the biological importance of the major molecular structures found in living organisms.
Explains the organelles of the cell.
Explains the concepts of mutation.
Explains the basic concepts of genetics.
Relates the concepts of molecular biology and genetics at the basis of cell functioning.
Explains 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	Web-Based Research	Cell Organelles	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
2	Individual Study	The Chemical Structure of The Cell	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
3	Individual Study	The Structure of Cell Membrane	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
4	Individual Study	Cell Division	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
5	Individual Study	Cell Cycle Control	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
6	Individual Study	The Structure of Chromatin and Chromosomes	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
7	Individual Study	Transcription	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
8	Individual Study	Translation	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
9	Individual Study	Mendelian-Inheritance	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Individual Study	Non-Mendelian Inheritance	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
12	Individual Study	Chromosome Anomalies	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
13	Individual Study	DNA Repair Mechanisms	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
14	Individual Study	Prenatal Diagnostic Methods	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
15	Individual Study	Genetic Counseling	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Alberts, B., Johnson, A., Lewis, J., Morgan, D., Raff, M., Roberts, K., & Walter, P. (2015). Molecular biology of the cell (6th ed.). Garland Science.
Brown, T. A. (2023). Genomes 3. CRC Press.
Brown, T. A. (2025). Introduction to genetics : A molecular approach. CRC Press LLC.
Geoffery, M. C. (2018). The cell: A molecular approach (8th ed.).
Goodman, S. R. (Ed.). (2020). Goodman's medical cell biology. Elsevier Science & Technology.
Urry, L. A., Cain, M. L., Wasserman, S. A., Minorsky, P. V., & Reece, J. B. (2017). Campbell biology (11th ed.). Pearson Education.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
TOTAL	2	100

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