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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
Explains the basic concepts related to the field and associates them with the developmental theories.
3
2
Explains the global, regional and local differences using the basic concepts of human development based on relevant developmental theories.
2
3
Defines and implements the proffesional limitations, competencies and responsibilities that can be used in the academic works and field practices.
2

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Has ability of written and verbal expression in order to collaborate with relevant people and institutions related to the field.
1
2
Describes the basic facts, principles, processes of the other disciplines related to the field and the methods used in practice, analyzes and evaluates at the undergraduate level.
1
3
Finds various solutions to individual and social problems using professional knowledge and skills and being objective.
2

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Formulates the thoughts and practices in the field.
3
2
Contributes with the ideas in works that require teamwork, discusses the ideas to bring up as a matter.
2

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Joins actively to the teamwork.
2
2
Designs and implements an entire study related to the field, analyzes and reports the findings.
3
3
Completes the responsibilities and fulfilling the duties as a team member in a joint work related to the field.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Works independently in researches and practices related to the field.
3
2
Takes active role and different responsibilities as a team member or a team leader and completes them successfully.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Displays such a performance which shows that internalizing personal development and lifelong learning is an ongoing process.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Awares of the individual, personal, social and professional responsibilities.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Organizes the basic and specific topics, facts and theories related to the field, uses this knowledge in professional practice.
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
Total Workload of the Course Unit 79
Workload (h) / 25.5 3,1
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 3,0