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	Assoc.Prof. HATİCE MERVE BAYRAM
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
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	Define the theoretical and practical concepts which comprise the required basic professional knowledge related to medicine and science.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Requires the level of nutrition and dietetics, medical and related science and technology defines the concepts of theoretical and applied knowledge-based.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Describe the advanced level of knowledge and skills in the fields of nutrition and dietetics based on medical and natural sciences,			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Recognize advanced level of theoretical and practical knowledge related to nutrients and nutrition, dietetics, community nutrition and institutional food service systems				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to provide that unforeseen complex activities faced in the practices in his/her field are carried out.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills s/he has acquired in his/her field with a critical approach.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Share his/her ideas and solution proposals for problems related to the issues in his/her field with professionals and non-professionals with the support of qualitative and quantitative data.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Discharge the responsibilities, duties and obligations in accordance with the rules and regulations of professional ethics related to nutrition and dietetics				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