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. NURTEN ELKİN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
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, 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
Karp’s Cell & Molecular Biology 8th edition October 2016, Gerald Karp, Janet Iwasa, Wallace Marshall John Wiley & Sons Publishing
Molecular Biology 2nd edition, February 2012, David P, Clark, Nanette J. Pazernik, Academic Cell

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	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.						5

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.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	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.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	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

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.					4
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.						5
3	To be able to understand and manage the activities for the development of the 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					4

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 solutions to the 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.					4
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.				3

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.					4
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