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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. NURTEN ELKİN
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

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
The foundation of professional theoretical knowledge of child development science is child, family, development, forms the concepts of evaluation, identification, support, intervention, education and follow-up. It Ensuring that the Child Development profession is learned on a scientific basis by considering the concepts with a holistic approach.
3

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To have advanced theoretical and applied knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing up-to-date information in the field of Child Development.
3

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To be able to interpret and evaluate data, to define and analyze problems, to develop solutions based on research and evidence by using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Child Development.
4

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To be able to use advanced theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field of Child Development.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Being able to independently carry out an advanced study in the field of Child Development.
3
2
To be able to take responsibility individually and as a team member to solve complex unforeseen problems encountered in practices related to Child Development.
3
3
To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees under his/her responsibility within the framework of a project.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Being able to critically evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Child Development.
4
2
Ability to identify learning needs and direct learning
3
3
Developing a positive attitude towards lifelong learning
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To be able to inform relevant persons and institutions on issues related to Child Development; to be able to convey their thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems verbally and in writing.
4
2
To be able to share with experts and non-experts, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, their thoughts and solutions to problems in the field of Child Development.
4
3
Being able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which they live with the awareness of social responsibility.
3
4
To be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.
2
5
To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License required by the Child Development field.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results related to Child Development.
3
2
To have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
4

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
Total Workload of the Course Unit 79
Workload (h) / 25.5 3,1
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 3,0