MEDICAL BIOLOGY AND GENETICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BEY142E	MEDICAL BIOLOGY AND GENETICS	2	2	2	3

GENERAL INFORMATION
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. GÜLŞAH KONAKOĞLU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. NASIR MUSTAFA
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
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)
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
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Review, Database Research, Web-Based Research	Cell Organelles	Lecture
2	Literature Review, Web-Based Visual Research	The Chemical Structure of The Cell	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
3	Literature Review, Web-Based Visual Research	The Structure of Cell Membrane	Lecture, Discussion
4	Literature Review, Web-Based Research	Cell Division	Lecture, Discussion, Individual Study
5	Literature Review, Web-Based Research	Cell Cycle Control	Lecture, Discussion, Brainstorm
6	Literature Review, Web-Based Visual Research	The Structure of Chromatin and Chromosomes	Lecture, Group Study
7	Literature Review, Web-Based Research	Transcription	Lecture, Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Review, Web-Based Research	Translation	Lecture, Discussion
10	Literature Review, Web-Based Research	Mendelian Inheritance	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
11	Literature Review, Web-Based Research	Non-Mendelian Inheritance	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
12	Literature Review, Web-Based Research	Chromosome Anomalies	Lecture, Discussion
13	Literature Review, Web-Based Research	DNA Repair Mechanisms	Lecture, Discussion
14	Literature Review, Web-Based Research	Prenatal Diagnostic Methods	Lecture
15	Literature Review, Web-Based Research	Genetic Counseling	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
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. Garland Science, Taylor & Francis Group.
Brown, T. A. (2023). Genomes 3. CRC Press.
Demirhan, O. (2017). Tıbbi biyoloji ve genetik (s. 362–373). Ankara: Akademisyen Tıp Kitabevi, Nobel Kitabevi.
Demirhan, O. (2017). Tıbbi biyoloji ve genetik (s. 362–373). Ankara: Akademisyen Tıp Kitabevi, Nobel Kitabevi.
Klug, W. S., Cummings, M. R., Spencer, C. A., & Palladino, M. A. (2021). Genetik kavramlar (S. Sümer, Ed.). Ankara: Palme Yayınevi.
NC, S. (2012). Lippincott’s illustrated reviews: Hücre ve moleküler biyoloji. İstanbul: Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri.
Urry, L. A., Cain, M. L., Wasserman, S. A., Minorsky, P. V., & Reece, J. B. (2017). Campbell biology. Pearson Education, Incorporated.

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	Has advanced theoretical and applied knowledge supported by textbooks containing basic and current information in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, application tools and multimedia education tools and other resources.					4
2	Has the knowledge to evaluate the nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of the information.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has the knowledge to reach scientific knowledge in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, to monitor, evaluate and apply the current literature.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, it interprets and evaluates scientifically proven data, defines and analyzes problems, develops solutions by considering professional and ethical values ​​based on research and evidence, shares information, and makes teamwork.					4
2	Produces solutions to the problems specific to the field in line with scientific data/evidence.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Provides health education for individuals, families and the society by using the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge gained in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Using advanced knowledge about physiotherapy and rehabilitation, carries out a study independently and takes responsibility as a team member in cooperation with other professional groups working in this field.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Demonstrates embracing lifelong learning, is open to development and continues this behavior.					4
2	Identifies learning resources, access resources effectively/quickly.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Shares her thoughts on the issues related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation with quantitative and qualitative data, and shares thoughts with experts and non-experts as an active element of the process, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.					4
2	With the awareness of social responsibility, organizes and implements projects and activities in cooperation with other professional groups for the social environment which they live.					4
3	Follows the information in the field and communicates with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collects, interprets and applies data related to the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, cooperates with people from related disciplines during the announcement of the results and acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values.						5
2	With Professional identity, sets a role model to colleagues and is an example to the society.						5
3	Knows the importance of ethical principles and ethical committees for the individual and society in the fields of education, practice and research.						5

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